HOUGHTON, NY – Annika Galen collected six saves, and the Houghton defense proved tight as a drum, as the Highlanders picked up their third win, and second shutout, of the young season over the Lycoming Warriors, 3-0.
The Highlanders took the lead in the 10
th minute of play, when
Kylee Barshinger slid a pass into the middle of the circle to Oliva Ocker, who turned on her defender and pounded home her first goal of the season.
Ava Kramp would finish the Highlanders' second goal in the 25
th minute, giving Houghton a 2-0 lead at the half, despite being outshot in the second quarter, 5-2.
Adria Hartzler would add an insurance goal less than a minute into the fourth quarter, finishing her fourth goal of the season.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 3 | Lycoming – 0
Records: Houghton: 3-0 | Lycoming: 1-1
Venue: Burke Field, Houghton University | Attendance: 40
SCORING SUMMARY
NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton finished the game with advantages in shots (12-10), shots on goal (8-6), and corners (8-4).
>> Hartzler now has 21 career goals, 11 shy of 10
th place on the career leader board.
>>
Campbell Bowers dished out two assists, her first two of the year.
>> Through three games, five different Highlanders have scored goals.
>> Galen earned her first shutout of the season. She combined for a shutout with
Amber Cribbs in the season-opening win over Lancaster Bible.
COACH'S CORNER
"A 3-0 score doesn't make it seem like a defensive game, but our attack was successful because of the way our backs were involved and pressing forward for all four quarters.
"I'm excited that we continue to see assists and goals come from a variety of players at this point in the season.
"We have a core group of 60-minute players who are holding their ground extremely well and remain threatening from start to finish. All good things!" – Head Coach
Hannah Ogden
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to Burke Field on Saturday, September 13, when they will host the SUNY Oswego Lakers at 2:00 p.m.
