CANTON, N.Y. – After dropping the first set, the Houghton Highlanders stormed back to defeat the SUNY Poly Wildcats, 3-1. 
 
In the second match of the day, however, the tables turned on the Highlanders, who won the first set before falling in the next three to the tournament host St. Lawrence Saints.
 
GAME VITALS
Match #1:
Score: Houghton – 3 | SUNY Poly – 1
Records: Houghton: 1-0 | SUNY Poly: 0-2
Venue: Burkman Gymnasium, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY | Attendance: 50

Match #2:
Score: Houghton – 1 | St. Lawrence – 3
Records: Houghton: 1-1 | St. Lawrence: 2-0  
Venue: Burkman Gymnasium, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY | Attendance: 120

NOTABLE STATS
>> Naomi Prentice led the team with 15 kills and 11 blocks over the two matches
>> Anna Coryell posted 26 assists in game one, and 16 more in the nightcap
>> Morgan Potempa collected 25 digs, including 18 against SUNY Poly
>> Ally Bittinger added 14 kills and nine blocks
 
COACH'S CORNER
"We had a slow start against SUNY Poly, but we were able to pull together for an exciting win to start our season.
 
"We fought a hard battle against St. Lawrence and did a lot of things really well.  We had an aggressive offense, which was great to see this early [in the season].  Now we just have to work on cleaning up the small mistakes and improve from there." –Coach Brianne Starks
 
UP NEXT
Houghton returns to action in the North Country Season Opener tomorrow when they take on Cazenovia College at 12:00 p.m. and Buffalo State College at 2:00 p.m.