KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — Houghton University women's soccer scored three goals in the first half and added two more after the break to earn a 5-0 Empire 8 victory over Keuka on Saturday afternoon at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex.
Hope Russell scored twice in the opening half to lead the Highlanders' attack.
Elena Esh assisted Russell's first goal in the sixth minute, and
Sarah Seeling followed with a free-kick goal just over a minute later to give Houghton a 2-0 lead.
Russell added her second goal in the 32nd minute, finishing a rebound after a shot by
Karryne Mims hit the crossbar. Houghton carried a 3-0 advantage into halftime.
Gracelyn Williams scored twice in the second half to complete the scoring. She found the net in the 56th minute after dribbling into the box from the left wing, then struck again in the 60th minute with a shot from the left corner of the box.
Houghton finished with a 27-3 advantage in shots and put 11 attempts on goal.
Olivia Short made two saves in the first half, and
Lilly Rautenstrauch played the final 16 minutes as the Highlanders recorded the shutout.
The win moves Houghton to 8-4-1 overall and 5-1-1 in Empire 8 play. The Highlanders return home Wednesday, Oct. 14, to host St. John Fisher in an Empire 8 matchup at 7 p.m.
