HOUGHTON, NY – Adria Hartzler scored two goals in the first quarter as the Houghton Highlanders cruised to a season-opening win over the Lancaster Bible Chargers, 3-0.
 
Hartzler peppered the back of the cage just over six-and-a-half minutes into game after receiving a crisp pass from Lilyana Good.
 
Three minutes later, Hartzler struck again, beating multiple defenders into the circle and putting away her second score of the game.
 
Houghton rounded out their scoring two minutes into the second quarter when Ava Kramp slid a perfect pass to Kylee Barshinger. 
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 3 | Lancaster Bible – 0
Records: Houghton: 1-0 | Lancaster Bible: 0-1
Venue: Burke Field, Houghton University | Attendance: 60

SCORING SUMMARY

6:32		Adria Hartzler Assisted By: Lilyana Good GOAL by Houghton Adria Hartzler (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Lilyana Good
9:33		Adria Hartzler GOAL by Houghton Adria Hartzler
17:00		Kylee Barshinger Assisted By: Ava Kramp GOAL by Houghton Kylee Barshinger, Assist by Ava Kramp

NOTABLE STATS
>> Hartzler tallied nine goals in her first season, and eight in her second.  She now has 19 career goals and 53 career points.
 
>> Houghton outshot the Chargers, 14-2, and maintained a 15-1 advantage on corners.
 
>> Annika Galen worked the cage for the first 30 minutes of the game to earn her ninth career win, while Amber Cribbs recorded one save over the final 30 minutes, as the two goalkeepers posted a shutout.
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to Burke Field tomorrow at 12:00 p.m., when they will host the Neumann University Knights.