BROCKPORT, N.Y. – Houghton Field Hockey fell 5-0 to Brockport Saturday afternoon at Dr. Linda Arena Field. The Highlanders kept the contest scoreless through the opening 15 minutes, but Brockport found the breakthrough in the second quarter and added four goals in the second half. With the loss, Houghton moved to 10-4 overall and 6-2 in conference play.
After a scoreless first quarter, Brockport opened the scoring at 22:48 when Elise Brady found the back of the cage off an assist from Emily Nestor. Houghton looked to respond, putting two shots on goal shortly after the Cardinals' opener, but Brockport goalkeeper Julia Nieboer turned away both attempts to preserve the lead.
Brockport extended its advantage in the third quarter, with Penelope Schalck scoring at 32:47 and Olivia McClaine adding another goal at 34:00. Just 51 seconds later, Laela Osinski scored off an assist from McClaine to make it 4-0 heading into the final quarter.
Sophia Jones added Brockport's fifth goal at 47:23. Houghton continued to work for a goal late in the game, earning two penalty corners in the final minutes, but the Highlanders were unable to convert.
Kylee Barshinger led Houghton with three shots, all on goal, while goalkeeper
Amber Cribbs recorded nine saves.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 0 | Brockport – 5
Records: Houghton: 10-4 | Brockport: 11-4
Conference Records: Houghton: 6-2 | Brockport: 5-3
Venue: Dr. Linda Arena Field | Attendance: 255
NOTABLE STATS
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Kylee Barshinger recorded three shots on goal to lead Houghton offensively.
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Amber Cribbs made nine saves for the Highlanders.
>> Houghton recorded seven shots, including five on goal, and earned two penalty corners.
UP NEXT
The next contest for the Highlanders, on Wednesday, October 28, will be the final game of the regular season. The match will commence at 7:00 PM on Burke Field as Houghton concludes its regular season efforts on their home field.
