HOUGHTON, NY – The Houghton Highlanders survived a late scare to defeat the Neumann Knights, 3-2, on Saturday afternoon.
With the Highlanders holding a 3-0 lead entering the final quarter, the Knights mounted a rally, scoring two goals, both within a minute of each other inside of the final seven minutes.
Then with only 1:30 left on the clock, Neumann's Gabriella Capelli crossed a ball in front of a wide open Houghton cage, but the Knights could not manage a shot and the Highlanders dribbled out the clock to save the win.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 3 | Neumann – 2
Records: Houghton: 2-0 | Neumann: 1-1
Venue: Burke Field, Houghton University | Attendance: 100
SCORING SUMMARY
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Adria Hartzler scored her third goal of the season just 25 seconds into the game. She now has 20 career goals, 12 away from entering the career top-10.
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Kylee Barshinger scored her second goal in as many days, while
Lilyana Good posted the game-winner, her first goal of the season.
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Amber Cribbs earned her first win of the season in goal, stopping two shots, after working the final 30 minutes, while
Annika Galen did not allow a goal over the first 30 minutes for the Highlanders.
COACH'S CORNER
"We are really happy with the way our group pivoted from yesterday's contest. Our coaching staff gave a lot ofeedback on pace of play and counter attacking, both of which we executed really well today.
"We had poor clock management and acted a bit too frantic during the fourth quarter. We can work on that.
"Well done to Neumann for executing on those opportunities and making it a close game." - Head Coach
Hannah Ogden
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to Burke Field on Wednesday, September 3
rd at 6:00, when they will host the Lycoming College Warriors at 6:00 p.m. The Highlanders defeated the Warriors last fall in a 4-3 overtime nail-biter.
