HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- The Bryant & Stratton (Rochester) Bobcats secured a 3-0 win over Houghton men's soccer in the Highlanders' home opener Tuesday night.

The Bobcats scored the opener late in the first half, added another in the 72nd minute and wrapped it up with their final goal with just seven minutes to go.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 0 | Bryant & Stratton 3
Location: Houghton, N.Y. | Burke Field
Attendance: 70
Records: Houghton 1-1-0 | Bryant & Stratton 2-0-0

DETAILS
>> While the Bobcats led on the scoreboard and produced more shots on goal, the teams were evenly matched throughout, and the Highlanders used crisp passes to move the ball all night.
>> Unfortunately, Houghton wasn't able to create much in the final third, and some miscues in transition and defensive breakdowns gave the Bobcats a few scoring opportunities. Houghton keeper Joshua Smith did well to turn away some of the challenges.

NOTABLE STATS
>> The Bobcats held a 10-7 shots advantage, and shots on goal were in the visitors' favor, 7-1.
>> Corners were 3-2 in favor of the Bobcats
>> Smith allowed three goals and made four saves in net

COACH McCOLL SAYS...
"Tonight was a good test for us. Bryant and Stratton are quality team with some very good individual players . I thought we competed well for large portions of the game but we were punished when we made mistakes. The positive thing is we can learn a lot from tonight."

UP NEXT
The Highlanders get a break before they return to the road to take on Alfred State on Wednesday, September 11.