Box Score

ONEONTA, NY- Kelly Kramer's (Royersford, PA/Villa Maria Academy) goal in the 64th minute was all that Hartwick field hockey needed as it held on to defeat visting Houghton 1-0 on Saturday afternoon at Wright Stadium. The Hawks, who snap a three-game winless streak, improve to 5-11 on the season while the Highlanders fall to 4-11.

The game was scoreless in the first half. The Hawks had a couple of chances in the first 1:34 of the period but both of Jessica Ott's (Katonah, NY/John Jay) shots were denied by Houghton goalie Emily Thompson.

Hartwick controlled possession throughout most of the second half. The Hawks continued to attack the Houghton zone but could not break through. Kramer ended the tie when she put away a shot from the left side of the cage past Thompson and in to give the Hawks a 1-0 lead.

The Highlanders had opportunities in the final minutes of the game. Tatum McLeod had a pair of shots denied by Hartwick goalie Shannon Carter (Falls Church, VA/J.E.B. Stuart). Jenna Newcombe's shot with 13 seconds to play went wide of the goal and out of play and the Hawks would come away with the victory.

Houghton had a narrow 9-8 lead in shots in the game despite the Hawks outshooting them 5-3 in the second period and all three of the Highlanders shots came in the final 1:33 of the contest.

Carter had four saves in the cage for the Hawks and recorded her first career shutout. Thompson stopped five shots for the Highlanders.

'Wick will host its final home game of the season this Wednesday against currently #17 ranked Skidmore. Game time will be at 4 p.m.