HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- SUNY Poly scored twice in each half to take a 4-0 win over Houghton in Empire 8 men's soccer action on Saturday afternoon at Burke Field.

The Highlanders weren't able to get much going offensively, while the defense was pressed to quell the dangerous Wildcat attack.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 0 | SUNY Poly 4
Location: Houghton, NY. | Growney Stadium
Attendance: 100
Records: Houghton 3-10-1 (1-6-1 E8) | SUNY Poly 8-3-3 (3-2-3 E8)

DETAILS
>> The visiting Wildcats scored first half goals in the 27th and 36th minutes and added two second half tallies in the 56th and 68th minutes.

NOTABLE STATS
>> Total shots were 22-9 in favor of SUNY Poly, and they also held a 9-4 advantage in shots on goal.
>> Houghton keeper Joshua Smith made five stops in goal.
>> This was the first matchup between the two sides as SUNY Poly begins its first season as a member of the Empire 8.

UP NEXT
The Highlanders travel to take on another first-year E8 team, Geneseo, on Wednesday, October 23 at 4 p.m.