ONEONTA, NY – The Hartwick Hawks scored four first-half goals, including three over and eight minute stretch in the second quarter, to defeat the Houghton Highlanders in the Empire 8 opener, 4-0.
 
The Hawks opened the scoring in the 12^th minute, and while the teams both post five shots apiece in the second 15 minutes, three of Hartwick's shot found the back of the cage.
 
Houghton began to find their stride in the second half, creating opportunities, but the Hartwick defense continually turned them away.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 0 | Hartwick – 4
Records: Houghton: 4-1 (0-1 Empire 8) | Hartwick: 1-4 (1-0 Empire 8)
Venue: Wright Stadium, Hartwick College | Attendance: 120

SCORING SUMMARY

11:43		Hope Angioletti
19:29		Kayla Kinkel Assisted By: Katelyn Klotz
24:51		Kendal Woolley Assisted By: Hope Angioletti
27:56		Lexi Cheeseman Assisted By: Dani Hand

NOTABLE STATS
>> Annika Galen posted a season-best nine saves in goal for the Highlanders
 
COACH'S CORNER
"We failed to execute our game plan right out of the gate.  It took us until the third quarter to find any sort of momentum and attacking execution.
 
"When we showcased what we worked on in preparation for this contest, we did have chances at cage and great transition play—just simply not enough of it.
 
"Conference play waits for no one.  We have to be better from the starting whistle and play a full four quarters if we want to be competitive in upcoming weeks." – Head Coach Hannah Ogden
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders resume conference play on Wednesday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m., when they return to Burke Field to host the Keuka Wolves.