GENESEO, N.Y. -- After scoring 11 goals in its previous two games, Houghton men's soccer was unable to produce much firepower in a 2-0 loss at Geneseo on Tuesday.

The host Blue Devils scored off a penalty kick in the 41st minute and closed the scoring with another tally in the 62nd minute.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 0 | Geneseo 2
Location: Geneseo, N.Y. | College Stadium
Attendance: 231
Records: Houghton 2-1-0 | Geneseo 2-0-1

DETAILS
>> The Highlanders played strong throughout against an efficient and strong Geneseo side
>> Houghton outshot Geneseo early on, but after giving up the PK late in the first half, the visitors had to work from behind throughout the second half

NOTABLE STATS
>> Shots were even at six apiece, with Houghton registering a 3-2 edge in shots on goal
>> Geneseo held the edge in corners, 3-0
>> Caleb Bailey led the Highlanders with two shots
>> Sam Carpenter played the full 90 minutes, allowing two goals and making no saves

COACH'S CORNER
"I'm really proud of how the team played and was able to compete against a really strong team in Geneseo. For large parts of the game we were able to keep the ball under pressure. The difference tonight was in the small details. We will learn and be better off for tonight." -- Head Coach Bobby McColl

UP NEXT
The Highlanders head on the road to take on Geneseo on Tuesday, September 5 at 6 p.m.