ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Highlanders continued to roll, winning their fourth consecutive match and 12
th consecutive set, defeating the Wells Express in straight sets.
Houghton continued to play excellent defense, holding their opponent to fewer than 20 points in two of the three sets. It is the ninth time during their 12-set winning streak that they have accomplished the feat.
On offense, setter
Anna Coryell balanced the attack with a season-high 33 assists, dishing out near equal opportunities to
Amber Edwards (11 kills),
Naomi Prentice (10 kills) and
Erica Barney (9 kills).
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 3 | Wells – 0
Records: Houghton: 5-1 | Wells: 3-3
Scores: 25-19, 25-22, 25-14
Venue: The Palestra, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY | Attendance: 50
NOTABLE STATS
>> Edwards' 11 kills marked a new high in a Houghton uniform for the junior transfer.
>> Prentice posted a .500 hitting percentage, committing only one error in 18 attempts.
>>
Katherine Witte and
Morgan Potempa collected 11 digs apiece, and Barney added nine more.
>> The Highlanders maintained the advantage in kills, 40-28.
COACH'S CORNER
Comments included in Frostburg wrap-up
UP NEXT
The Highlanders continue play at the University of Rochester Tournament tomorrow. At 2:00 p.m. the team challenges Hamilton College, and at 4:00 p.m. they take on the host University of Rochester.