HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton volleyball got back to its winning ways with two wins on the first day of the Highlander Invitational on Friday night.
The Highlanders opened with a 3-0 win (25-15, 25-18, 29-27) over Alfred State and closed the night with a 3-0 win (25-18, 25-18, 25-13) over SUNY Canton.
Against the Pioneers, the Highlanders got off to a fast start and took the first two games before battling through extra points to take the third. The win gave the Highlanders a 2-1 record against the Pioneers this season and avenged a 3-2 loss on Wednesday.
Hattie Burgher (Selkirk, NY, Loudonville Christian) matched a season high with 15 kills, while adding nine digs.
Erica Barney (Vestal, NY, Vestal) contributed seven kills and 22 digs.
Naomi Prentice (Linwood, NY, York Central) and
Meagan Palm (Lakeland, FL, Lakeland Christian) finished with eight digs apiece.
Anna Coryell (Phelps, NY, Midlakes) had 29 assists.
Houghton continued its strong play against the Roos, recording a .296 hitting percentage and seven aces. Palm and Burgher (12 digs) led the team with 11 kills each. Palm hit .556 and Burgher hit .385 to key the efficient attack. Coryell finished with 30 assists. Defensively, Barney had a team-high 15 digs, with
Kayla Bernard (Aubrey, TX, Cisco CC) contributing 14.
"The girls played with a lot of energy tonight," said Head Coach Nancy Cole. "It's so good to see them play with determination and confidence after our two week slump. It was a great start to the weekend."
Houghton (18-11) takes on Utica and Wells on Saturday.
Follow the results at the
tournament website.
