HOUGHTON, NY – Amber Edwards picked up where she left the Highlanders volleyball team two weeks ago—with a double-double—leading the Houghton women's basketball team to a season-opening victory over Pitt-Bradford, 70-53.
 
Edwards, who posted 11 double-doubles in volleyball, scored a career-high 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds.
 
Houghton opened the fourth quarter with a 19 point lead, but the Panthers rallied for a 10-0 run before the Highlanders regained their footing with five minutes to play.
 
Edwards converted a clutch three-point play and Alex Steele nailed a three to put the Highlanders up by 15 and back on track to the victory. 
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 70 | Pitt-Bradford – 53
Records: Houghton: 1-0 | Pitt-Bradford: 0-1
Venue: The Nielsen Center, Houghton College | Attendance: 185

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton shot 47.3% from the field (26-55) and hit 15-of-20 (75%) from the free throw line.  The Panthers shot 37.5% (24-64) and hit only two-of-seven (28.6%) free throws.

>> The Highlanders out-rebounded Pitt-Bradford, 49-25.
 
>> Hannah Cybart and Emily Swanson contributed 10 and nine points apiece, respectively.
 
>> Etreece Adams led the Panthers with 12 points and seven rebounds.
 
COACH'S CORNER
"I was very pleased with our play tonight as a team.  We worked very well as a unit on both ends of the floor. 

"It was great to see contributions all around tonight, especially from Amber [Edwards].  She had a stellar night.

"This is a nice win and a good start to the season!" - Head Coach Alicia Mucher
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders will have a full week to recover and prepare before squaring off with SUNY Morrisville on Friday, November 16 at the SUNY Brockport Tournament.