ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Houghton University women's soccer battled back from an early two-goal deficit but ultimately fell 3-1 to Nazareth University in an Empire 8 matchup Wednesday at Golden Flyer Stadium.
Houghton fell behind 2-0 in the opening 21 minutes before Taylor Curyto put the Highlanders on the board just before halftime. Karryne Mims set up the goal, finding Curyto for the finish in the 42nd minute.
Nazareth added a goal in the 55th minute to restore its two-goal advantage. Houghton continued to pressure the Golden Flyers throughout the second half, but Nazareth goalkeeper Katriana Walls made seven saves to preserve the victory.
Houghton finished with 15 shots, including eight on goal, while Nazareth recorded 14 shots and seven shots on target. The Highlanders also earned four corner kicks to Nazareth's eight.
Olivia Short made four saves for Houghton.
The Highlanders move to 7-4-1 overall and 4-1-1 in Empire 8 play.
Houghton returns to action Saturday, traveling to Keuka College for another Empire 8 matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
