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                   Houghton Women Shut Out Daemen
 

Box Score

Houghton, N.Y.—The Houghton Highlanders women’s soccer team posted its fourth consecutive shutout this afternoon, defeating American Mideast Conference (AMC) opponents Daemen College 2-0 at the Wildcat’s home field to improve to 6-2-2 overall and 3-0 in the AMC.

Freshman Kaylin Bull (Right) gave the Highlanders the lead just five minutes in when a pass from midfielder Lauren Haggerty sprung her past the defense and Bull chipped the ball over charging Wildcats goalkeeper Ally Young. It was the first goal of Bull’s college career and Haggerty’s first assist (she has four goals).

The game stayed 1-0 deep into the second half. “It was an ugly game,” said David Lewis, head coach of the Highlanders, “the field was bumpy and it made control difficult. Our defense did well to keep them out and control the back.”

In the 76th minute, Young saved a penalty kick from Houghton’s Hannah Swift, but Highlander midfielder Chelsea Adams pounced on the rebound and passed it to Sarah Whipple, who tapped it home for the game’s final tally. It was Whipple’s first goal of the year.

Lauren Foster got her second straight shutout—and it was the Highlander’s fourth in a row—by stopping three shots. Houghton had an 8-5 edge in shots and a 10-1 advantage in corner kicks for the game.

The Highlanders will host Point Park University for Homecoming this Saturday at Burke Field in Houghton at 2:00 p.m.