FREDONIA, N.Y. -- Houghton women's soccer played tough against host Fredonia, but fell 2-1 on day two of Blue Devil Classic on Saturday.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton 1 | Fredonia 2
Location: Fredonia, N.Y. | University Stadium
Attendance: 100
Records: Houghton 0-2-1 | Fredonia 3-1-0

DETAILS
>> Sophomore Elena Esh staked the Highlanders to a 1-0 lead, scoring an unassisted goal in the 37th minute. It was Esh's second goal of the season.
>> The score would remain 1-0 until the host Blue Devils evened the score in the 57th.
>> Fredonia netted the game-winner in the 76th minute and held off the Highlanders down the stretch.

NOTABLE STATS
>> The Blue Devils outshot the Highlanders, 17-8, including a 12-4 edge in shots on goal.
>> Corners were even at three apiece.
>> Preslee Miller went the distance for the second-straight game, making 10 saves in the loss.
>> Karryne Mims and Taylor Curyto led the offense with two shots each.
>> More info can be found on the tournament website.

COACH PELLEGRINO SAYS...
"Fredonia is a tough team and the way we competed and battled for all 90 minutes is something I'm proud of. We had a really good response off of a tough loss yesterday and I'm looking forward to how we will build and grow from this weekend."

UP NEXT
The Highlanders will play their home opener vs. Hilbert on Wednesday, September 11 at 7 p.m.