KEUKA PARK, N.Y. -- Jason Stutz broke open a scoreless affair with a goal in the 75th minute to give Houghton men's soccer a 1-0 win over Keuka College in the Empire 8 opener on Saturday.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 1 | Keuka 0
Location: Keuka Park, N.Y. | Jephson Community Athletic Complex
Attendance: 248
Records: Houghton 3-2-1; 1-0-0 E8 | Keuka 1-4-0; 0-1-0 E8

DETAILS
>> The Highlanders controlled play throughout, but couldn't find many scoring opportunties in Keuka's solid defense
>> Houghton had its best opportunity midway through the second half, but a free kick by Iann Dominic from just outside the top of the box caromed off the right post.
>> The game winner came off a build up on the right side of the box. Caleb Bailey found Stutz on the left side and Stutz sent a shot just inside the post past the keeper.

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton outshot Keuka, 24-7, and had a 12-1 advantage in shots on goal.
>> Corners were in Houghton's favor, 9-1.
>> Jack Arterton picked up the win in net, stopping the only shot he faced, to earn the shutout.

COACH'S CORNER
"I'm really proud of the persistence and patience the team showed today. Keuka are organized and hard to break down but we kept pushing and got our reward. The guys managed the game well and fully deserved the win." -- Head Coach Bobby McColl

UP NEXT
The Highlanders are back on the road for their next contest when they travel to Erie to take on PSU-Behrend on Wednesday, September 20.