HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton women's soccer brought the offensive firepower for the second-straight day, downing Lancaster Bible College by a 4-0 score in front of the Highlanders faithful Saturday on Burke Field.
Houghton scored twice in each half, with
Taylor Curyto and
Hope Russell scoring six minutes apart late in the first half and
Elena Esh netting two markers midway through the second.
LBC didn't make it easy for the Highlander defenders, registering 12 shots (8 on goal), but Houghton keeper
Preslee Miller was tough between the pipes, stopping each shot she faced.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 4 | Lancaster Bible – 0
Records: Houghton: 2-0 | Lancaster Bible: 0-1
Venue: Burke Field, Houghton University | Attendance: 174
SCORING SUMMARY
NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton had a 15-12 shots advantage, including a 9-8 edge in shots on goal, while doubling up the Chargers, 8-4, in corners.
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Preslee Miller went the distance with eight saves to earn the shutout victory.
>> Russell led the team with six totals shots (4 on goal), while Esh put three shots toward net.
>> Esh and Russell share the team lead with three goals each through two games.
>> A year ago the Highlanders trailed the Chargers, 4-1, in the second half before three late goals earned Houghton a 4-4 tie.
UP NEXT
The Highlanders hit the road for their next contest, taking on Hilbert at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2.
