HOUGHTON, N.Y. — The Keuka College Field Hockey team lost on Wednesday night at Houghton College by the score of 6-1.

Shelby Lamb scored for Keuka College (0-2). Splitting time in goal, Kassidy Valentine made five saves and Aphiwe Joyisa made six saves for the Wolves.

Houghton College 6 vs. Keuka College 1

The Highlanders got out to a fast start as they scored three minutes into the game on Wednesday night. They would add three more goals in the first half as they outshot the Wolves 11-1 in the frame. The Green and Gold closed the half on a high note as Nicole Wilson set up Shelby Lamb for a goal. Houghton remained ahead 4-1 at the half.

Houghton started the second half much like the first, scoring minutes into the frame. Their offense would slow as Joyisa played well in goal, making six saves. Houghton would add one more as they defeated the Wolves 6-1.

KC Notes:

• Keuka College is 0-3 all-time against Houghton College
• The Wolves have scored at least one goal in all three meetings with the Highlanders
• It was the first action for Aphiwe Joyisa this season in goal. Her six saves were the most since she had eight in the 2016 season
• For her play in the season-opening game against Brockport, freshman Skylar Gilmore was named North Eastern Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week

Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves travel to Madison, N.J. to face Drew University on Saturday morning. Keuka College defeated the Rangers last year at home as Nicole Wilson scored the game-winner seven minutes into the first overtime period.