ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Houghton women's soccer continued its struggles against Nazareth College, losing to their E8 foes, 3-0 on the road Wednesday afternoon.

The Golden Flyers scored twice in the first half and cushioned the lead with their final tally in the 58th minute.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 0 | Nazareth 3
Location: Rochester, N.Y. | Golden Flyer Stadium
Attendance: 100
Records: Houghton 5-5-3 (2-2-1 E8) | Nazareth 4-2-6 (3-0-2 E8)

DETAILS
>> The Golden Flyers got the game-winning goal in the 3rd minute and scored again in the 18th minute to take a 2-0 halftime lead.
>> Shots were 11-3 in favor of the hosts through the first 45 minutes.
>> The final goal came in the 58th minute.
>> All three goals were headers off crosses into the box.

NOTABLE STATS
>> The Golden Flyers finished with a 23-7 shots advantage. All of Houghton's shots were on goal, while 13 shots by the Golden Flyers were on frame.
>> Megan Merrifield started in goal and made seven saves in 61 minutes of play, while allowing all three goals. Alliah Fluent played the remaining 29 minutes, making three stops.
>> Seven different players registered shots for the Highlanders.
>> Houghton has yet to beat Nazareth since joining the Empire 8. The Highlanders are 0-11-1 since 2012 and have been outscored 30-1 in that span.

UP NEXT
The Highlanders get a week off before traveling to Alfred to take on the Saxons on Wednesday, October 19.