HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton women's soccer improved to 3-2-2 on the season after a 2-0 home win over Cazenovia on Tuesday night.

The Highlanders got a goal in each half to earn their second-straight win.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 2 | Cazenovia 0
Location: Houghton, N.Y. | Burke Field
Attendance: 75
Records: Houghton 3-2-2 | Cazenovia 1-4-1

DETAILS
>> Freshman Samara Hallett opened the scoring in the 12th minute with her first career goal off an assist from Sarah Potocki
>> Houghton dominated play in the first half, holding a 15-1 shots advantage
>> The Highlanders kept up the pressure in the second half, just missing on several scoring chances. Natalie Milne ripped a shot off the post from three yards out and moments later a chip from Potocki grazed the top of the bar
>> Houghton finally got a two-goal edge when freshman Abigail Nuzzo ripped an 18 yard shot over the head of the keeper for her first career goal

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton had a 24-4 shots advantage, including a 10-4 edge in shots on goal
>> Corners were 8-4 in favor of the Highlanders
>> Potocki led the Highlanders with six shots
>> Megan Merrifield stopped four shots in net

COACH'S CORNER
"I think this was our most complete game from start to finish. I'm very happy with our continued growth and am excited to head into conference play this weekend."
-- Head Coach Esther Webb

UP NEXT
The Highlanders play their first E8 contest of the season on the road vs. Elmira on Saturday, September 24 at 1 p.m.