HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton women's basketball claimed a win against Geneva College, 80-54, on Saturday afternoon after losing to the Golden Tornadoes earlier in the season.

Geneva would score the first points of the game early on, however, after Brittany Lenart put 3 points on the board, the Highlanders would continue to hold onto the lead for most of the game. They would end the first half up by 14 points (32-18) and would continue to dominate the court after halftime, scoring the majority of their points in the second half.  The Highlanders would end the game with a 13-5 run.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 80 | Geneva – 54
Records: Houghton 7-2 | Geneva 2-8
Location: Metheny Fieldhouse | Geneva College | Beaver Falls, PA


NOTABLE STATS
> The Highlanders shot 50% from the field (27-54) and hit 16-of-22 (72.7%) from the free throw line. The Barons shot 26.4% (19-72) and hit 13-of-17 (76.5%) of free throws.

> The Highlanders blocked 7 shots, the most yet in a game this season.

> The Highlanders made more 3 point baskets in this game (10) than any other this season.

> Brittany Lenart led the Highlanders in points, scoring 23 during the course of the game. She also led the team in rebounds (8) and tied with Cori Beck in number of assists (4).


UP NEXT
The Highlanders will kick off the New Year to face the Cardinals of St. John Fisher College on Friday, January 4^th.