HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Alfred University pulled away in overtime to defeat the Houghton Highlanders on their home court in tonight's regular-season finale, 83-78.
 
With the Highlanders leading by two at the end of regulation, Jamie Wilcox hit a runner from just inside the top of the key as time expired to tie the game, 70-70, and send it to overtime.
 
The Saxons overcame an 18-point second quarter lead by the Highlanders, cutting the deficit to nine at the half and gaining their first lead of the game midway through the third quarter.
 
Houghton regained the lead, and led by as many as 10 in the fourth quarter, but the Saxons scrapped back into contention. 
 
With four second remaining on the clock, Madison Detwiler sank a pair of free throws that put Houghton up by two before Wilcox sent the game into extra time.
 
Game Vitals
Score: Houghton – 78| Alfred – 83 (OT)
Records: Houghton:  11-14 (5-11 Empire 8) | Alfred: 4-21 (2-14 Empire 8)
Venue: The Nielsen Center, Houghton College | Attendance: 275

Key Stats
>> The Saxons shot 53 percent (17-of-32) from the floor in the second half.  While the Highlanders actually improved their shooting from the floor in the second half (from 36 to 41 percent), they made 7-of-13 three-point shots in the first half, and only 1-of-6 in the second.
 
>> Brittany Lenart finished with 19 points, four assists and five rebounds for the Highlanders, while Madison Detwiler added 16 points, eight rebounds and three steals.
 
>> Houghton seniors Elle Reed and Hannah Manwaring both finished with strong caps to the careers.  Reed collected 15 points, five rebounds and four assists, while Manwaring posted 11 points and seven rebounds.

>> Wilcox scored a game-high 27 points for the Saxons, and teammate Amanda Off scored 26 points and pulled down 12 rebounds.