ALBANY, N.Y. -- Despite a strong offensive performance, Houghton men's soccer couldn't find the back of the net in a 2-0 loss to Sage in the team's Empire 8 opener on the road Saturday.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 0 | Sage 2
Location: Albany, N.Y. | ACP Stadium
Attendance: 154
Records: Houghton 1-6 (0-1 E8) | Sage 2-2-1 (1-0 E8)

DETAILS
>> The Gators opened the scoring in the 25th minute and took that lead into the break
>> As the Highlanders pressed to net the equalizer, the Gators put the game away with a final tally in the 85th minute

NOTABLE STATS
>> The Highlanders produced a 19-13 advantage in shots, and led in shots on goal 7-6.
>> Corners also went in favor of the Highlanders, 12-7
>> The loss put Houghton's all-time record against the Gators at 2-4

UP NEXT
The Highlanders return home for another E8 contest when they host Nazareth on Saturday, September 24 at 1 p.m.