HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton women's soccer opened up its home schedule with a 5-0 win over Hilbert on Wednesday at Burke Field.

It was the first win of the season for the Highlanders, who controlled play throughout the full 90 minutes.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 5 | Hilbert 0
Location: Houghton, N.Y. | Burke Field
Attendance: 150
Records: Houghton 1-2-1 | Hilbert 0-4-0

DETAILS
>> Precision passing and strong defensive play were consistent throughout the contest, with Houghton finally finding the back of the net with a Natalie Milne goal in the 16th minute. Rileigh Studley placed a perfect 30-yard direct kick into the box and Milne headed it past the keeper.
>> The lead grew to 2-0 in the 30th minute on a goal from Morgan Applegate.
>> The Highlanders scored twice more in the 65th and 73rd minutes on tallies from Elena Esh and Taylor Curyto.
>> The final goal was credited as a own goal, but Abigail Nuzzo made it happen with a perfectly placed ball into the box that the Hilbert defender put in the net on an attempted clear.

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton had a dominating 41-1 shots advantage, including a 15-1 edge in shots on goal.
>> The Highlanders also led 10-0 in corners.
>> Preslee Miller played the first half in goal and did not face a shot, while Chesnie Waddingham played the final 45 minutes, making one save.
>> Esh and Milne now lead the Highlanders with three goals apiece on the season
>> Sophia Templeton picked up her team-leading third assist and just missed on her first career goal on a shot that caromed off the post.

COACH PELLEGRINO SAYS...
"I'm proud of the team effort we had today. It's always great to get a win, but to have a complete team win is something I'm very proud of our team for. We executed well and I'm looking forward to our continued growth throughout the season."  

UP NEXT
The Highlanders stay at home for their next contest when host Penn State Behrend on Saturday at 3 p.m.