HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton women's soccer got back in the win column with a 1-0 win over the visiting Utica Pioneers on Sunday afternoon at Burke Field.

The win brought the Highlanders' season record to 3-3-1 overall and 1-0 in the Empire 8 Conference.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 1 | Utica 0
Location: Houghton, N.Y. | Burke Field
Attendance: 140
Records: Houghton 3-3-1 | Utica 2-5-0

DETAILS
>> The game actually started on Saturday, but a lightning storm delayed the start of the contest. The teams were able to play 22 minutes when the weather cleared, and Karynne Mims put the Highlanders up 1-0 off an assist from Natalie Milne in the 21st minute, but more lightning forced another delay and ultimately suspended the game until Sunday.
>> When play resumed on Sunday, the game went back and forth with no clear dangerous scoring opportunities. The Highlanders pushed their way into Pioneer territory on several occasions, but the visitors packed the box and most Highlander shots were blocked by defenders.

NOTABLE STATS
>> After being outshot 8-4 in the first half, the Highlanders held a 9-4 advantage in shots after the break.
>> Mims, who led the Highlanders with five total shots (two on goal), scored her first goal of the season after leading the team with nine during her freshman campaign a year ago.
>> Miller made five saves to get the win and register her first career solo shutout.
>> The win snapped a six-game winless streak for the Highlanders against the Pioneers. Houghton's last win vs. Utica had been a 3-0 victory in 2017.
>> The series between the two teams now stands a 6-5-2 since 2012.

COACH PELLEGRINO SAYS...
"Not ideal circumstances, but it was great to see a competitive mindset and effort from our entire squad. It was a really good gutsy win against a tough Utica team. Each conference game is key, so getting the win was big for us today!"

UP NEXT
The Highlanders stay at home for their next contest when they host Alfred State in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday, September 24 at 7 p.m.