ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Houghton women's soccer saw its Empire 8 Tournament run come to an end Wednesday morning with a 5-2 loss to second-seeded Nazareth in the semifinal round at Golden Flyer Stadium.
The third-seeded Highlanders fell behind 3-0 in the opening 18 minutes before Taylor Curyto put Houghton on the board in the 29th minute, finishing a pass from Jordyn Snyder. Nazareth carried a 3-1 lead into halftime.
Curyto scored again in the 79th minute, converting a penalty kick to pull Houghton within two at 4-2. Nazareth added a late goal in the 87th minute to secure the victory.
Curyto led Houghton with two goals, while Olivia Short made nine saves in goal. The Highlanders finished with 16 shots, including 11 on target.
Houghton closes its Empire 8 season at 11-6-2 overall after finishing 7-2-2 in conference play. The Highlanders will now await word on a possible qualification for the NCCAA National Tournament.
