ROCHESTER, NY – Needing at least a split, and some help, to keep their postseason hopes alive, the Houghton Highlanders dropped the opening match of the day to Nazareth, 0-3, but defeated Sage in the nightcap, 3-0.
 
In the opening match, Houghton struggled to stop the Golden Flyers attack, as Nazareth posted 41 kills on only 11 attack errors in three sets. 
 
The Highlanders bounced back quickly, racking up 46 kills of their own against Sage, while committing only nine attack errors. 
 
GAME VITALS
Game #1:
Score: Houghton – 0 | Nazareth – 3
Records: Houghton: 9-16 (3-4 Empire 8) | Nazareth: 16-10 (4-1 Empire 8)
Scores: 14-25, 10-25, 20-25
Venue: Kidera Gymnasium, Nazareth College | Attendance: 100

Game #2:
Score: Houghton – 3 | Sage – 0
Records: Houghton: 10-16 (4-4 Empire 8) | Sage: 5-20 (0-7 Empire 8)  
Scores: 25-17, 25-17, 25-19
Venue: Kidera Gymnasium, Nazareth College | Attendance: 50

NOTABLE STATS
>> Amber Edwards picked up her 11^th double-double of the season against Sage, posting 16 kills and 13 digs.
 
>> Haley Unverdorben racked up 51 assists (34 against Sage) and five service aces
 
COACH'S CORNER
"Nazareth played a dominant hitting game.  We struggle with blocking well against a team like that.
 
"We turned around and played a very consistent, aggressive game with Sage.  It was a great team effort." –Head Coach Nancy Cole
 
UP NEXT
With their conference schedule complete, the Highlanders travel to Alfred State College on Wednesday for a non-conference tilt with the Pioneers at 7:30 p.m.