HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton and Hartwick played to a 1-1 tie in Empire 8 women's soccer action Saturday at Burke Field.

Both goals were scored in the first half.

The win moves Houghton's conference record to 3-2-1 and keeps the Highlanders in fifth place in the E8 standings.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 1 | Hartwick 1
Location: Houghton, N.Y. | Burke Field
Attendance: 200
Records: Houghton 6-5-2 (3-2-1 E8) | Hartwick 4-4-4 (1-3-3 E8)

DETAILS
>> The Highlanders broke through first when Natalie Milne tallied her team-leading sixth goal of the season in the 22nd minute off an assist from Rileigh Studley
>> The Hawks answered in the 42nd minute to even the score at 1.
>> Each team could manage just two shots in the first 45 minutes.
>> The teams would play through a scoreless second half, although the Hawks had a 6-3 edge in second half shots.

NOTABLE STATS
>> The final shots statistics were in favor of the Hawks, 8-5
>> Each team registered three corners
>> Preslee Miller stopped three shots in net
>> With six goals on the season, Milne has matched her previous season-high set during her sophomore campaign. She now has 21 goals in her career.

UP NEXT
The Highlanders stay at home for their next E8 matchup vs. St. John Fisher on Wednesday, October 16 at 7 p.m.