GENESEO, N.Y. — Houghton men's soccer saw its season come to an end Saturday with a 2-0 loss to top-seeded Geneseo in the first round of the Empire 8 Tournament.
The Highlanders battled the Knights through a scoreless first half, putting eight shots on goal and matching Geneseo with four shots on target. Both goalkeepers made four saves before the break.
Geneseo broke through in the 53rd minute when Dwightberto Valladares scored off assists from Feranc Bagi and Eric Carnes. The Knights added an insurance goal in the 61st minute as Amir Bonseu finished a pass from Owen Burke, with Carnes also credited with an assist.
Houghton continued to look for opportunities but was unable to get on the scoreboard. The Highlanders finished with 10 shots, including four on target, while Geneseo recorded 11 shots and seven on goal.
Joshua Smith made five saves in goal for Houghton, while Geneseo goalkeeper Max Crothall recorded four saves.
The Highlanders finish the season with a 7-6-4 overall record and a 4-5-2 mark in Empire 8 play.
