Houghton Shuts Out Ohio Christian in NCCAA Midwest Region First Round
GROVE CITY, OHIO – A goal midway through the second half was all the Highlanders would need as they shutout the Trailblazers of Ohio Christian University 1-0 in the NCCAA Midwest Region First Round. The win takes the Highlanders to 10-6-3 on the year while the loss takes the Trailblazers to 11-7-2 on the season. The win takes the Highlanders into the second round of the Midwest regional to face Grace College.
Game Vitals:
- Score: Houghton College - 1 | Ohio Christian University - 0
- Records: Houghton College: 10-6-3 | Ohio Christian University: 11-7-2
- Venue: Grove City, Ohio
Key Moments:
>> Senior
Bailey Shattell scored the game winning goal midway through the second half after she slipped a shot into the Trailblazers net out of the reach of the opposing goalkeeper.
>> With just over two minutes left to play the Trailblazers went down to 10 players as one of the Trailblazers was given a red card and sent off after accumulating two yellow cards in the second half.
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Sadie Dunnett recorded four saves and her sixth shutout of the year while improving her record in goal to 7-1-1 on the season.
Key Stats:
>> The Trailblazers out shot the Highlanders 11-10 on the afternoon
>> The Highlanders and Trailblazers were equal in corner kicks with zero for both teams.
Coaches Corner:
"We got the W…"– Houghton Head Coach
David Lewis
Next Time Out:
The Highlanders will play again November 18 at 2 p.m. against Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana in the second round of the NCCAA Midwest Regionals.