HOBOKEN, N.J. – The Stevens Ducks sank 14 three-pointers, shooting over 45 percent from beyond the arch, to down the Houghton Highlanders on Friday night, 83-48.
 
The Highlanders kept things close until the closing minutes of the first half, when the Ducks hit a three and a layup to head to the lockers with an 11 point lead, 40-29.
 
In the second half, Stevens repeated their first half offensive performance, while the Highlanders struggled from the floor, scoring only 19 points on 7-of-25 shooting.
 
Game Vitals
Score: Houghton – 48 | Stevens – 83
Records: Houghton: 6-6 (1-2 Empire 8) | Stevens: 9-3 (3-1 Empire 8)
Venue: Canavan Arena, Stevens Institute of Technology | Attendance: 104
 
Key Stats
>> Stevens capitalized on their deep bench, outscoring the Highlander reserves, 40-17.

>> The Ducks also converted Highlander turnovers into 20 points, while Houghton scored only 4 points following a Stevens turnover.

>> Stevens held the Highlanders to more than 26 points below their scoring average, and limited a team that has shot nearly 44 percent from the floor to just over 32 percent on the night.
 
>> Dylan Lambert scored 10 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Highlanders, while Johnathan Stowe added nine points, eight boards and three assists.
 
>> Evan Klimchak scored a game-high 19 points for the Ducks.
 
Next Time Out
The Highlanders face their second Empire 8 opponent in as many days on Saturday when they challenge the Hartwick Hawks at 5:00 p.m. in Oneonta, NY.