MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- Senior goalkeeper Megan Merrifield came up big through 90 minutes to help Houghton salvage a 0-0 draw with Penn State Harrisburg on Saturday.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 0 | PSU Harrisburg 0
Location: Middletown, Pa.
Attendance: 165
Records: Houghton 1-0-1 | PSU Harrisburg 0-0-2

DETAILS
>> Merrifield turned away four shots in the first half and three more in the second to register her second shutout of the season

NOTABLE STATS
>> Harrisburg outshot the Highlanders 14-3 and put seven shots on net. None of Houghton's shots were on frame.
>> The hosts had a 12-4 advantage in corners
>> Sarah Potocki (2) and Rileigh Studley (1) registered Houghton's only shots

COACH'S CORNER
"Penn State Harrisburg is a tough team and they were a good challenge for us. I am excited about how we responded and how we battled." -- Head Coach Esther Webb 


UP NEXT
The Highlanders have their home opener on Tuesday, September 6 when they host Oswego at 5 p.m. on Burke Field.