Garns Late Goal Carries Highlanders over Tigers
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A late goal scored by
Nikki Garns with just three minutes left in the game gave the Highlanders the 1-0 win over the Tigers of Central Christian College of Kansas. The win takes the Highlanders to 1-0-1 in group play in the NCCAA National Tournament in Kissimmee, Florida and takes them to 11-7-4. The loss takes the Tigers to 0-1 in group play and to 12-8-1 overall on the year.
Game Vitals:
- Score: Houghton College - 1 | Central Christian College of Kansas - 0
- Records: Houghton College: 11-7-4 | Central Christian College of Kansas: 12-8-1
- Venue: Austin-Tindall Soccer Complex, Kissimmee, Fla.
Key Moments:
>> With just under 10 minutes left to play freshman
Mckenzie Marti had one of the Highlanders best chances to score when she ripped a shot just inside the Tigers' 18 yard box that hit just enough of the cross bar to keep it from reaching the inside of the Tigers goal.
>> In the 87
th minute junior
Nikki Garns put in the game winning goal when she headed the ball into the back of the Tigers goal when the ball popped up to her during a scrum in the Tigers six yard box.
>> Freshman
Rachael Fortney earned her fourth shutout of the year, making seven saves on the afternoon.
Key Stats:
>> The Highlanders had the advantage in shots, 11-9, on the afternoon.
>> The Highlanders also had the upper hand in corner kicks 8-1.
>> Link to the
Official Boxscore
Coaches Corner:
"Tough to play back-to-back days and we had three injuries from yesterday's match. Two players played through their injuries and one couldn't play today. We played subpar in the first half, but picked things up in the second half. Once again our defensive play stood out. We now wait for tomorrow's result to see if we advance to the Final Four or head home."– Houghton Head Coach
David Lewis
Next Time Out:
The Highlanders next contest is yet to be determined until after the group play round is completed tomorrow.