SWARTHMORE, P.A. –  Stevenson Mustangs prevailed over the Highlanders on Saturday afternoon, 60-53, as the women finish up the weekend's tourney at Swarthmore College. 
 
Junior guard, Brittany Lenart, led the Highlanders with 11 points and four rebounds. Lenart's efficiency came from the free-throw line as she was 6- for- 6. Hannah Crist and Denia Campbell led the Mustangs and collected 16 points each.
 
Capitalizing on Stevenson's slow start, the Highlanders were able to take the lead early in the first quarter, but was not able to keep the lead ending the first quarter tied, 8-8. The Mustangs dominated the second quarter, limiting the Highlanders to only 9 points, while they the Mustangs notched 16 points.
 
Returning after the half, the Highlanders brought the fight to the Mustangs by cutting down the lead to three points, 34-31. Stevenson quickly adjusted, ending the third quarter with a six point lead, 41-35. With a pair of free-throws by Lenart, the Highlanders were able to come within three points at the 1:57 mark, 56-53, but Stevenson's Campbell answered with four straight buckets during the final 20 seconds of regulation.

GAME VITALS                           
Score: Houghton – 53 | Stevenson – 60
Records: Houghton: 0-3 | Stevenson – 1-1
Venue: Tarble Pavilion, Swarthmore, PA | Attendance: 111
  
NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton out-shot Stevenson in the field (41.7% - 33.3%) and behind the arch (37.5% - 24%).
>> Stevenson out-performed Houghton on the free-throw line with Stevenson shooting 80% to Houghton's 71.4%.
>> Houghton's sophomore guard, Cori Beck, collected nine points, six assists, and three steals.
>> Houghton's junior guards, Leslie Moose and Emily Swanson, each collected eight points.
>> Swanson also dished out five assists and grabbed seven rebounds.
>> Houghton's junior forward, Madison Detwiler, pulled down 10 rebounds.
>> Stevenson's Olivia Coleman grabbed 10 rebounds and two steals.
>> Stevenson's Imani Sanders was their second leading scorer with eight points.

Coach's Corner
"Our girls came to battle today with a strong focus on composure and sticking to the game plan. We showed great energy throughout the entire game on the floor and the bench. Our whole team was in it, which is huge.
 
Our second half was the best half we have played to date this season. We didn't get the win, but we surely hit an important milestone for our team. One step at a time, one game at a time.  It's about the process and we made some significant steps forward today. Stevenson is a great team and we'll coached. Excited to play Tuesday at home." --Coach Alicia Mucher

UP NEXT
The Highlanders are back home at the Nielsen Center when they take on Buffalo State University at 8 PM. Last season, the Bengals stole a 64-59 win over the Highlanders.