UTICA, N.Y. -- Caleb Bailey scored in the 88th minute to help Houghton men's soccer earn a 1-1 tie with Utica in E8 action on Saturday.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 1 | Utica 1
Location: Utica, NY. | Laura M. Casamento Track and Field Complex
Attendance: 150
Records: Houghton 2-3-1 | Utica 1-2-4

DETAILS
>> The Pioneers and Highlanders played to a stalemate in the first half, and the score was still 0-0 when the hosts scored in the 64th minute.
>> It looked as if the Highlanders were headed for a loss, but Houghton keeper Joshua Smith sent a long goal kick to midfield that skipped off the heads of two Highlanders and to the feet of Alex Kalivoda. The senior ran his way past several defenders into the box and sent a cross to Bailey, who slotted a low shot to the left of the keeper from 15 yards out.

NOTABLE STATS
>> The Highlanders were outshot, 19-11.
>> Smith played the full 90 in goal, making two saves.
>> Kalivoda led Houghton with four shots.
>> Bailey has a team-high three goals on the season.
>> It's the second straight 1-1 tie in the Utica/Houghton series.
>> The Highlanders are 5-0-5 vs. the Pioneers since 2015.

COACH McCOLL SAYS...
"I'm really proud of the way the guys fought for each other to pick up a valuable point today. We responded well to going down a goal and never gave up on one another. I thought the tie was well deserved against a good Utica team who are tough to play at their place."

UP NEXT
The Highlanders return home to host PSU-Behrend on Wednesday, September 25 at 5 p.m.