ALFRED, NY – Amber Edwards racked up 18 kills to lead the Houghton Highlanders to a three-game sweep of the Alfred State Pioneers on Wednesday night.
 
The Highlanders picked up the first two games in commanding fashion before finishing of the match with a thrilling, 30-28, final set.
 
In the final set, Houghton trailed, 22-24, but picked up back-to-back kills by Haley Unverdorben and Ally Bittinger to tie the game. 
 
The two teams continued to trade points and the Pioneers had game-point four additional times before the Highlanders finally reeled off the final three points of the match on a kill by Edwards and back-to-back attack errors by Alfred State.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 3 | Alfred State – 0
Records: Houghton: 11-16 | Alfred State: 7-11
Scores: 25-11, 25-19, 30-28
Venue: Orvis Activities Center, Alfred State College | Attendance: 105

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton outhit the Pioneers, 40-26/.243-.091.
 
>> Brooke Lewandowski picked up eight kills and two blocks for Houghton, while Haley Unverdorben dished out 32 assists and served five aces, and Morgan Potempa led the team with 16 digs.
 
>> Madison Webster led the Pioneers with nine kills and 15 digs.
 
COACH'S CORNER
"The girls played really well!  I'm so glad we were able to finish the third set, especially with Alfred [State] having game point multiple times.
 
"Amber [Edwards] had a great match.  She had some amazing hits." – Head Coach Nancy Cole
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders wrap up their season this weekend, hosting their annual tournament in the Nielsen Center.  On Friday Houghton will take on Geneva College at 7:00 p.m., then match up against Cortland State and Keuka College on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., respectively.