ALFRED, N.Y. -- Houghton men's soccer gave up two late goals and suffered their fourth-straight loss, 3-1, at Alfred University on Saturday afternoon.

The Highlanders surrendered the game's first goal in the third minute, were able to tie the score in the 83rd minute, but the Saxons scored twice in a three minute span to claim the win.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 1 | Alfred 3
Location: Alfred, N.Y. | Yunevich Stadium
Attendance: 380
Records: Houghton 3-6-1; 1-2-0 E8 | Alfred 4-3-3; 1-1-1 E8

DETAILS
>> Alfred got on the board first, scoring the opener in the third minute
>> The Highlanders outshot the Saxons 13-8 in the first half, but were unable to get a ball across the line
>> The second half saw the Highlanders continue to press the attack. They outshot Alfred 11-8 over the final 45 minutes and finally broke through with the equalizer on an unassisted goal from Andy Loomis in the 83rd minute
>> The joy of tying the score was short-lived, as the host Saxons got the game-winner just 20 seconds later.
>> Alfred built the cushion to two goals with their final tally just four minutes later

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton outshot Alfred 24-16, including a 10-7 edge in shots on goal
>> Houghton led in corners, 7-3
>> Loomis and Iann Dominic led the Highlanders with six shots apiece. Alex Kalivoda added four shots
>> Sam Carpenter made four saves and allowed three goals in 90 minutes in goal

UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to action for a non-conference matchup vs. Brockport at home on Tuesday, October 3 at 5 p.m.