HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton women's soccer saw its three-game win streak snapped Wednesday against a high-powered Brockport squad, losing 3-0 at home on Burke Field.

Brockport has started the season 8-0-1 and has yet to concede a goal this season.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 0 | Brockport 3
Location: Houghton, N.Y. | Burke Field
Attendance: 100
Records: Houghton 5-4-1 (2-1 E8) | Brockport 8-0-1 (4-0 E8)

DETAILS
>> It was evident early on that the visiting Golden Eagles brought speed, skill and an aggressive style to the field, but the Highlanders were equal to the task for the majority of the game. Despite a breakdown that resulted in the first goal in the sixth minute, Houghton played strong to limit the offensive chances for the visitors.
>> Brockport's second goal came off a 30-yard free kick that just slipped over the extended hands of Houghton keeper Preslee Miller.
>> The final goal was scored in the 58th minute

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton's defense limited Brockport to just 11 shots on the night. The Golden Eagles came into the game averaging almost 28 shots per game. The Highlanders finished with five shots.
>> Preslee Miller made four saves in net.
>> Elizabeth Wertz and Aivery Schuck had Houghton's two shots on goal.
>> The teams have met seven times since 2017 with Brockport holding a 6-1 record in those matchups. Houghton's last win vs. the Golden Eagles was a 2-1 OT win in 2018. This was the first meeting with Brockport as a member of the Empire 8.
>> This was Houghton's first E8 loss of the season.

COACH PELLEGRINO SAYS...
"Brockport is a talented, fast, feisty team. I am proud of how we battled and the effort we gave for a full 90 minutes."

UP NEXT
The Highlanders hit the road again for another E8 tilt when they travel to take on Nazareth on Saturday, October 5 at 1 p.m.