ALFRED, N.Y. -- Houghton women's soccer earned its third-straight win -- all by shutout -- after a 1-0 win over Alfred University on the road Saturday.

The result was the first loss for the Saxons.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 1 | Alfred 0
Location: Alfred, N.Y. | Yunevich Stadium
Attendance: 170
Records: Houghton 5-3-1 (2-0-0 E8) | Alfred 5-1-2 (1-1-1 E8)

DETAILS
>> Natalie Milne tallied the lone goal, scoring an unassisted tally in the 12th minute.
>> While the Saxons pressed for the equalizer, the Highlander defense and freshman keeper Preslee Miller turned back the attack and kept the hosts off the board.

NOTABLE STATS
>> Alfred held a 17-6 shots advantage and an 8-2 edge in shots on goal.
>> Miller stopped all eight shots she faced.
>> The win broke a three-game winless streak for the Highlanders against the Saxons.
>> It was the team's third-straight win by a 1-0 margin.

COACH PELLEGRINO SAYS...
"I'm continually proud and impressed with our buy-in to the game plan. This group is really fun to coach! Tonight especially, I was impressed with our defensive effort for a full 90 minutes to shut down a good Alfred attack."

UP NEXT
The Highlanders return home for another E8 matchup, taking on Brockport on Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m.