HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Junior Caleb Bailey scored his first career hat trick and added an assist to help Houghton men's soccer to a 5-2 season-opening win over Hilbert College on Friday night.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 5 | Hilbert 2
Location: Houghton, N.Y. | Burke Field
Attendance: 150
Records: Houghton 1-0-0 | Hilbert 0-1-0

DETAILS
>> Bailey opened the scoring in the 10th minute, converting a header off a cross from Andy Loomis. Bailey added another tally before Loomis scored his first of the season. Iann Dominic closed the scoring off an assist from Bailey.
>> The Hawks pulled within one goal twice (2-1 and 3-2) before Houghton scored twice for the final margin

NOTABLE STATS
>> The Highlanders held a 23-8 advantage in shots, including a 12-5 edge in shots on goal
>> Jack Arterton got the win, making three saves, including a penalty kick stop in the 67th minute
>> The five goals were the most scored by the Highlanders since a 5-0 win over Utica on October 20, 2018

UP NEXT
The Highlanders stay at home to host Wells College on Saturday at 7 p.m.