HOUGHTON, N.Y. — The Houghton University men's soccer team dropped a 5-1 decision to Saint Vincent College Friday evening at Burke Field. The Highlanders fall to 1-1-0 overall, while Saint Vincent improves to 1-1-0.
Key Performers
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Ethan Cruz scored Houghton's lone goal, finishing the match with one shot on goal.
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James Fay recorded two shots, including one on goal.
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Eben Schilke added two shots, with one on target.
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Stephen McLamb played all 90 minutes in goal and made three saves.
Game Flow
Houghton took the lead in the 25th minute when Cruz scored at 24:24. Nata Souza and Noah Berg assisted on the goal. Saint Vincent responded less than two minutes later, with Jack Billick scoring at 26:12 to send the teams into halftime tied, 1-1.
Saint Vincent took the lead at 51:18 when Cameron Mulvanny scored. The Bearcats added three more goals in the final 16 minutes, with Oziel Bonola-Soriano scoring at 74:22, Javier Torres scoring at 75:23 and Nick Johnson adding the final goal at 80:43.
Houghton finished with 11 shots to Saint Vincent's 14 and held a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks. McLamb made three saves for the Highlanders, while Saint Vincent goalkeeper Grant Archuleta also made three saves.
Next Up
Houghton has a quick turnaround for its next contest. They host Chatham at 1 p.m. Saturday at Burke Field.
