HOUGHTON, N.Y. — The Keuka College Women's Soccer team surrendered a goal late in the second half to fall at Houghton University 1-0 in an Empire 8 Conference game.
Elianna Wilder made seven saves in goal for Keuka College (0-8-3, 0-5-1 Empire 8).
Houghton University 1 vs. Keuka College 0
It was a very even start to the game on Wednesday night. Both teams had corners in the opening minutes, and both teams got a shot on goal.
Rilee Nunan had the effort of the Wolves, but it was saved. Houghton settled into the game and began to get more attempts against Wilder and Keuka's goal. The senior recorded three saves in the half as the game was scoreless at the break.
Keuka College had a good stretch of play minutes into the second half. The Wolves had a corner kick, and the header just missed.
Rilee Nunan had an effort seconds later, but it was blocked. Houghton flipped the field, but Wilder kept them off the board. However, the Highlanders would poke home a loose ball in the box in the 85th minute and hold on from there for the 1-0 conference victory.
KC Notes:
- The Wolves fall to 4-9-1 against Houghton University all-time
- Rilee Nunan led the Wolves with three shots on Wednesday, two on goal
- With her seven saves, Elianna Wilder now has 195 in her career and is nearing the top ten list for saves in a career at Keuka College
Up Next for Keuka College: Wednesday started a five-game road trip for the Women's Soccer team. Keuka College will next be in action on Saturday when they play at SUNY Poly in an Empire 8 game.
