HOUGHTON, NY- The Nazareth Golden Flyers defeated the Houghton University Highlanders in a conference matchup on Saturday at Burke Field. A goal by sophomore
Jack Lannon along with a goal by
Gibson Spector gave the Golden Flyers a 2-1 victory.Â
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Nazareth's record is now 6-2-2 and Houghton is 2-7-1.
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Five minutes into the game, sophomore
Jack Lannon scored his first goal of the season off a corner kick by
Drew Decker right outside of the 18 yard box leading 1-0.Â
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The Golden Flyers possessed most of the first half, but were unable to generate many opportunities.
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Both the Golden Flyers and the Highlanders had 3 shots on net in the first half.
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The score at the end of the first half was 1-0.
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Nazareth continued to possess most of the second half generating more shots on net.Â
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In the 82nd minute, the Highlanders tied up the game off a penalty kick (1-1).
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Nazareth took a 2-1 lead with 2 minutes left in the game off a foot race by
Gibson Spector.Â
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The Golden Flyers out shot the Highlanders 12-7 in the second half.Â
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Liam Brandt had 3 saves.
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Nazareth returns to action on Wednesday, traveling to Brockport College for a 7 p.m. contest.Â
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