HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- After five-straight scoreless outings, Houghton men's soccer exploded for four goals to claim a dominant 4-0 win over Pitt-Bradford on Tuesday at Burke Field.

Houghton led 1-0 at the break, and broke through with three more tallies over the final 15 minutes of the contest.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 4 | Pitt-Bradford 0
Location: Houghton, N.Y. | Burke Field
Attendance: 43
Records: Houghton 2-8-1 | Pitt-Bradford 2-8-0

DETAILS
>> The Highlanders had numerous scoring chances early, taking six shots, including four on goal, before Andy Loomis finally found the back of the net in the 19th minute. Loomis moved past several Panther defenders into the box and ripped a low shot from 8 yards out.
>> Pitt-Brad keeper Trevor Clark's sharp play kept the game from getting out of hand. Clark stopped a total of 13 shots on the night.
>> Houghton kept up the pressure in the second half and found their second goal off the foot of Caleb Bailey, who redirected a cross from Isaiah Miller just inside the near post in the 75th minute
>> Bailey tallied his second of the night just a minute later, taking a pass from Iann Dominic and quickly turning to fire a left footed shot past Clark
>> The Highlanders closed the scoring in the 77th minute when Levi Webb gathered a loose ball 15 yards out and ripped a shot through a maze of defenders and just inside the left post

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton dominated in shots, 32-4, including 17-1 in shots on goal.
>> Jack Arterton, making his first start in goal, was rarely challenged and was forced to make just one save.
>> Bailey (10) and Loomis (7) combined to take 17 shots. Each put four on frame.
>> Webb's goal was the first of his career
>> Houghton is 6-1 over the past seven games with the Panthers

COACH'S CORNER
"I'm really pleased for the guys. Their response after the weekend was excellent. The team created a lot of chances tonight, persisted and they were rewarded with the goals and a win." -- Head Coach Bobby McColl


UP NEXT
The Highlanders are back in action on Saturday, October 8 at 5 p.m. when they host Alfred in an E8 homecoming battle.