BEAVER FALLS, Pa. -- Freshman Karryne Mims tallied her team-leading second goal of the season as Houghton women's soccer claimed a 1-0 win over Geneva College on the road Wednesday night.

Mims got the only goal the Highlanders needed in the third minute, and the visitors were able to hold off the Golden Tornadoes the rest of the way.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 1 | Geneva 0
Location: Beaver Falls, Pa. | Reeves Field
Attendance: 184
Records: Houghton 1-1-1 | Geneva 1-1-1

DETAILS
>> After gaining the advantage with the early goal, the Highlanders were able to withstand Geneva's pressure for the next 87 minutes.

NOTABLE STATS
>> Geneva outshot Houghton, 24-6, including a 16-4 advantage in shots on goal
>> The Golden Tornadoes had a 7-4 edge in corners
>> Alliah Fluent was strong in net, recording 16 saves to earn her first career shutout
>> Mims leads the Highlanders with two goals on the season
>> This was the first matchup between the former conference opponents since 2012

COACH'S CORNER
"Tonight's win was a full team win. We had contributions from nearly every player on the roster and maintained tough gritty play for a full 90 minutes." -- Head Coach Esther Pellegrino

UP NEXT
The Highlanders are back on the road to take on Brockport on Saturday, October 9 at 2 p.m.