HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- While a post-season berth is still a possibility for Houghton men's soccer, their chances took a major blow on Saturday after a 6-1 loss to Medaille on Burke Field.

The Highlanders opened the scoring in the 5th minute, but the Mavs scored the equalizer just two minutes later and tacked on five more goals over the remaining 83 minutes to take the win.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 1 | Medaille 6
Location: Houghton, N.Y. | Burke Field
Attendance: 60
Records: Houghton 3-11-2 (1-4-2) | Medaille 8-1-6 (3-1-3)

DETAILS
>> The Highlanders scored early for the second-straight contest as Alex Kalivoda tallied the goal with assists going to Andy Loomis and Caleb Bailey.
>> The Mavs scored two minutes later to tie the score and added three more goals in the first 45 minutes to go into the break up 4-1.
>> The visitors scored two more times in the second half, tallying goals in the 53rd and 73rd minute.

NOTABLE STATS
>> Shots finished in favor of the Mavs, 17-9, including a 13-6 edge in shots on goal.
>> Sam Carpenter started in goal, allowing five goals and making seven stops in 56 minutes.
>> Joshua Ludolph played 34 minutes in goal, allowing one goal.
>> With two games remaining, the Highlanders are five points out of the final E8 playoff spot, but they will need to win out and get some help to earn their way into the bracket.

UP NEXT
The Highlanders host Elmira on Wednesday, October 26 at 5 p.m.