BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Houghton women's soccer had its two-game win streak snapped on Tuesday with a 4-2 road loss to Buffalo State.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 2 | Buffalo State 4
Location: Buffalo, N.Y. | Coyer Field
Attendance: 75
Records: Houghton 2-3-1 | Buffalo State 3-4-0

DETAILS
>> Houghton scored first when Sophia Templeton found Rileigh Studley in front of the net and the senior converted in the 24th minute.
>> After the Bengals tied the score at one in the 35th minute, the Highlanders regained the lead eight minutes later on a goal from Abigail Nuzzo. Aivery Shuck was credited with the assist.
>> Any momentum the Highlanders had gained in the closing minutes of the first half was lost when the Bengals tied the scored just four minutes into the second half.
>> The hosts gained their first lead of the game in the 74th minute, then closed the scoring in the 77th minute.

NOTABLE STATS
>> The Bengals justed edged the Highlanders in total shots, 18-17. Shots on goal were 12-10 in favor of the Bengals.
>> Preslee Miller allowed four goals and made eight saves in 90 minutes.
>> Houghton is winless against Buffalo State over their last three meetings and are 1-3-2 since the 2012 season.

COACH PELLEGRINO SAYS...
"Kudos to a tough Buffalo State squad. They capitalized on their chances and played a complete 90 minutes. I'm eager to get back to work on Wednesday to prep for our first conference game this weekend."

UP NEXT
The Highlanders open conference play on Saturday when they host Utica on Burke Field at 3:30 p.m.