ELMIRA, NY – Jace Hunzinger netted a hat trick, leading an offensive barrage as the Houghton Highlanders defeated the Elmira Soaring Eagles, 10-0.
The Highlanders scored four goals on 19 shots in the opening 15 minutes, opening up a sizable lead they would never relinquish.
By the half, Houghton would lead, 7-0, and held a 34-0 advantage in shots.
The win halted a six-game losing skid by the Highlanders, four of which came by a single goal.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 10 | Elmira – 0
Records: Houghton: 6-6 (1-4 Empire 8) | Elmira: 0-8 (0-4 Empire 8)
Venue: Campus Field, Elmira College | Attendance: 124
SCORING SUMMARY
NOTABLE STATS
>> Hunzinger's three goals give her seven on the season. Coupled with her three assists, she now has 17 points this year and 112 for her career. Unfortunately for Hunzinger, teammate
Bekah Davie scored her ninth goal of the season, giving her 19 points on the year and 114 for her career, keeping Davie in second place on the all-time points' list and Hunzinger third.
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Olivia Ocker and
Adria Hartzler both scored two goals apiece for the Highlanders, the first time Ocker has accomplished the feat, and the third time Hartzler has done so.
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Annika Galen played the entire game in net, earning her first win and first shutout of the season.
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to Burke Field on Saturday, October 12, when they will host the Utica Pioneers in another key Empire 8 matchup. Game time is slated for 12:00 p.m. Houghton has won the last two matchups between the teams, and three of the last four.
