BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Houghton Highlanders rebounded from their tough five-set loss on Tuesday, defeating the D'Youville Spartans in straight sets on Friday night.
 
The Highlanders utilized a well-balanced attack and a solid defense to secure the victory.
 
The second set would prove vital, as the Spartans overcame an early 9-3 deficit and led by one late in the set (23-22) before an attack error and kills by Ally Bittinger and Naomi Prentice tipped the scales in Houghton's favor.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 3| D'Youville – 0
Records: Houghton: 8-9 (1-2 Empire  8) | D'Youville: 6-10 (0-2 AMCC)
Scores: 25-16, 25-23, 25-18
Venue: Northtown Center, D'Youville College | Attendance: 105

NOTABLE STATS
>> Prentice posted 13.5 points to lead the Highlanders, including eight kills, three solo blocks and an assisted block.
>> Erica Barney picked up nine kills and 12 digs, and Bittinger added eight kills and nine digs.
>> Anna Coryell collected 28 assists
>> Meghan Schneider led the Spartans with seven kills and 7.5 points.
 
COACH'S CORNER
"We came out quick in the first set win, and continued into the next two sets with strong offensive distribution from Anna to Naomi, Ally and Erica." –Coach Brianne Starks
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders take the weekend off but return to action on Wednesday, October 4 when they host SUNY Geneseo at the Nielsen Center.  Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.