Score: Houghton College 2, Elmira College 0
Records: Houghton (5-5-2, 1-2-2 Empire 8), Elmira (2-9-0, 2-3-0 Empire 8)
Location: Burke Field – Houghton, NY
 
Houghton, NY -- Gabe Carmona '18 stopped a career-high 16 shots under the lights at Burke Field in Houghton, NY, the most saves made by an Elmira goalkeeper in five years. Unfortunately, Carmona's career night was not enough as the Soaring Eagles fell in Empire 8 action to Houghton College, 2-0.
 
Elmira nearly took an early lead in tonight's game, as Amy Sullivan '18 put a shot on target from just about 30 yards out. Sullivan's attempt at the 1:58 mark of the first half almost found the back of the net but Houghton's Shawna Sprout was able to get a glove on the ball, making the save just inches under the crossbar to keep things scoreless.
 
Less than six minutes later, Houghton's Sarah Gabriele put the Highlanders ahead 1-0 with her first of two goals. Gabriele knocked-in one other in the 43rd minute of the game to give the Highlanders a 2-0 lead.
 
The Soaring Eagles looked to equalize, as EC put four of their game's five shots on target. However, Elmira was unable to break through for the score, as Houghton marched away with a 2-0 conference win.
 
Turning Point
Gabriele's goal in the 8th minute was ultimately the difference maker in tonight's contest. Elmira has surrendered a goal in the first 10 minutes of three games this season, with all three contests resulting in EC losses. 
 
Inside the Box Score

• Houghton held a sizable 30-to-5 advantage in shots, including an 18-to-4 edge in shots on goal.
• The Highlanders held a 6-to-0 lead in corner kick opportunities.
• Carmona made 16 saves, nine in the first half and another seven in the second.
• Sullivan led Elmira with two shots, both of which were on target.

 
News and Notes

• With the loss, Elmira drops to fifth in conference standings.
• Elmira has dropped three contests in a row, all of which occurred on the road.
• Carmona's 16 saves is a career-high and the most by an EC netminder this season.
• Carmona's 16 stops are the most made by an Elmira keeper since 2010, when Karissa Wilson '12 also made 16 saves in a 3-0 loss to SUNY Geneseo.
• Additionally, Carmona's double-digit save total is her second of the season and sixth of her two-year EC career.

 
Up Next
Elmira is back in action this Saturday, October 17th, when the Soaring Eagles travel to take on non-conference opponent Alfred State. Saturday's contest is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. The Purple and Gold returns to Campus Field on Tuesday, October 20th for a 3:00 p.m. Empire 8 Conference game against the Bombers of Ithaca College.