HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton men's soccer found the offense that had been missing in recent games as they cruised to a 5-1 win over Keuka at Burke Field.

It was the first E8 win for the Highlanders this season and snapped a six-game winless streak.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 5 | Keuka 1
Location: Houghton, NY. | Burke Field
Attendance: 60
Records: Houghton 3-7-1 (1-3-1 E8) | Keuka 0-10 (0-6 E8)

DETAILS
>> The Wolves actually produced more shots (10 to 5) in the opening frame than the Highlanders, but the visitors found themselves down 1-0 at the half.
>> Alex Kalivoda tallied in the 13th minute to put Houghton up.
>> The second half was all in favor of the host team as they exploded for four goals and outshot Keuka 13-4.
>> Freshmen James Fay and Rogan Byrne each scored twice for the Highlanders
>> Sam O'Brien registered two assists while Pedro Rebello claimed the other helper

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton outshot Keuka 18-14 on the night.
>> Edgar Diaz-Abascal started in net, playing 74 minutes, allowing one goal and making three saves. Sam Carpenter closed the game and made one save.
>> The win was the fifth-straight for Houghton over Keuka, dating back to 2019.

UP NEXT
The Highlanders travel to take on Hartwick on Saturday, October 12 at 3 p.m.