HOUGHTON, NY— Despite winning the opening set, the Houghton Highlanders fell to SUNY Canton, 3-1, in their opening match of the 2017 Highlander Invitational.
 
In the second set Houghton held a late 23-20 lead.  Following a SUNY Canton timeout the Roos reeled off the next five points to tie the match.
 
The Roos' "go big or go home" style would take the next the two matches from the more conservative Highlanders.  While Canton committed more attack errors (31-16) and more service errors (13-6), they also had far more kills (57-34) and more service aces (7-4).
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 1 | SUNY Canton – 3 
Records: Houghton: 11-18 | SUNY Canton: 9-19
Scores: 25-18, 23-25, 20-25, 20-25
Venue: The Nielsen Center, Houghton College | Attendance: 78

NOTABLE STATS
>> Amy Huddell led the Highlanders with 11 points on seven kills and four blocks while Erica Barney collected seven kills and 11 digs.
>> Naomi Prentice picked up four kills, giving her 994 on her career.
>> Four Roos  posted double-digit kills, including 13 apiece from Marissa Ixtlahuac and Shea Norton.
  
UP NEXT
The Highlanders play their final two matches of the season tomorrow in the second day of the Highlander Invitational.  The team opens against the Keuka Wolves at 12:00 p.m. before taking on the Allegany Gators at 2:00 p.m.