HAMBURG, N.Y. – Four different Highlanders found the back of the net as Houghton women's soccer registered its third-straight shutout to start the campaign, beating Hilbert 4-0 on the road Tuesday afternoon.
The visitors controlled play and spent the majority of the game in the Hawks's end, registering a total of 40 shots, including 22 on goal.
Taylor Curyto,
Annaleis Milne,
Elena Esh and
Gracelyn Williams each scored as Houghton improved to 3-0 on the year.
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GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 4 | Hilbert – 0
Records: Houghton: 3-0 | Hilbert: 1-1
Venue: Hilbert College, Hawk Field | Attendance: 174
NOTABLE STATS
>> Total shots were 40-11 in Houghton's favor. The Highlanders also had a 22-5 edge in shots on goal and 10-1 advantage in corners
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Preslee Miller got her second-straight shutout, stopping all five shots she faced.
>> 13 Highlanders registered a shot, led by
Hope Russell with 10, including six on goal.
Karryne Mims added seven shots, while Esh chipped in with six.
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Aivery Shuck,
Sophia Templeton, and
Giulianna Tomaszewski each had assists.
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>> This was the fourth-straight win for Houghton over Hilbert, with all four coming by shutout.
>> This is the first time Houghton has won its first three games since the 2016 season.
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UP NEXT
Houghton gets a full week off before returning to the pitch. They will travel to take on Pitt-Bradford on Tuesday, September 9 at 7 p.m.
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