HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- James Fay scored twice and Houghton men's soccer gave Head Coach
Scott Reitnour his first career win, taking a 4-1 decision over Pitt-Bradford on Saturday at Burke Field.
Fay opened the scoring in the ninth minute, followed by goals from Sam Edwards and
Rogan Byrne to stake the Highlanders to a 3-0 halftime lead. The Panthers were able to get on the board midway through the second half, before Fay netted his second of the day just minutes later.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 4 | Pitt-Brad – 1
Records: Houghton: 1-2 | Pitt-Brad: 1-2-1
Venue: Burke Field, Houghton, NY | Attendance: 375
NOTABLE STATS
>> The Highlanders outshot the Panthers, 25-6, on the day, including an 11-2 margin in shots on goal.
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John Fay,
Nata Souza and
David Jatta each had an assist in the contest.
>> Both Fay brothers and Edwards led the way with four shots each. Byrne added three shots.
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Stephen McLamb got the win in his first career start, stopping one shot and allowing a goal in 90 minutes
>> It was Houghton's fourth-straight win over Pitt-Brad and eighth win in the last nine matchups.
UP NEXT
The Highlanders will stay at home for their next contest, hosting Alfred State on Wednesday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m.