HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Karryne Mims scored for the second time in two games to lead Houghton women's soccer to a 1-0 win over Alfred State on Tuesday at Burke Field.

The win was Houghton's fourth in its last five games.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 1 | Alfred State 0
Location: Houghton, N.Y. | Burke Field
Attendance: 120
Records: Houghton 4-3-1 | Alfred State 2-5-1

DETAILS
>> Houghton controlled play throughout and just missed on several close chances in both halves.
>> The one that found its way into the back of the net was a 25-yard shot off the foot of Karryne Mims in the 37th minute. The sophomore gathered a pass in the middle of the pitch and looped a long shot over the keeper and just under the crossbar.
>> In the game's final minutes, Houghton had two strong chances for a second goal. Sophia Templeton's point-blank shot from three yards out was turned away by the Pioneer keeper. And on the ensuing corner, Natalie Milne put a header off the bar.

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton had a 13-3 shots advantage, including a decisive 6-1 edge in shots on goal.
>> Milne led the Highlanders with three shots.
>> Miller made one save in net to register her second-straight shutout and improve her season record to 4-3.
>> Houghton remained undefeated against the Pioneers over the last nine meetings (8-0-1). All eight wins have been by shutout. The only goal the Pioneers have scored in the series was in a 1-1 tie a year ago.
>> The Highlanders now start a stretch of 10-straight E8 contests to close the regular season.

COACH PELLEGRINO SAYS...
"We had a great effort off of a long weekend. It's nice to stay in the win column and to get a second shutout in a row."

UP NEXT
The Highlanders hit the road for its next contest when they travel to take on E8 rival Alfred University on Saturday at 7 p.m.