PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- An evenly played first half swung drastically in the wrong direction as Houghton men's soccer lost 5-1 to St. John Fisher on the road Wednesday afternoon.

The Highlanders jumped out to 1-0 lead in the first five minutes of the contest before the host Cardinals evened the score just minutes later.

With the score still tied at 1-1 in the second half, St. John Fisher erupted for four scores over the final 36 minutes.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 1 | St. John Fisher 5
Location: Pittsford, N.Y. | Growney Stadium
Records: Houghton 3-10-2 (1-3-2) | St. John Fisher 6-4-2 (5-1-0)

DETAILS
>> The Highlanders got on the board first in the 5th when Andy Loomis found Oscar Palacios off a corner kick.
>> The Cardinals tied the scored in the 12th minute.
>> The hosts added second half goals in the 55th, 72nd, 74th and 89th minutes.

NOTABLE STATS
>> The Cardinals finished with a 18-8 shots advantage, including a 10-3 edge in the second half.
>> The Cardinals also led in corners, 7-4.
>> Sam Carpenter allowed five goals and stopped six shots in 90 minutes of action between the pipes.
>> The Highlanders still have hopes for postseason play. The currently sit tied for seventh with five points, but they are one point out of the sixth and final E8 playoff berth with three games remaining.

UP NEXT
The Highlanders return home for a key E8 matchup with Medaille on Saturday, October 22 at 1 p.m.