HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Christmas came early for Houghton women's basketball with a win against SUNY Delhi, 89-44, on Saturday afternoon.

Taking control of the court early on, the Highlanders made 14 out of 17 baskets in the first quarter, creating a lead that the Broncos were unable to overcome. By the end of the second quarter, with a basket by Brooke Lewandowski assisted by Allysa Pascoe, Houghton was leading 52-15.

Coach Mucher had good contribution in a game that was truly a team effort, with no one appearing on the court for more than 20 minutes.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 89 | SUNY Delhi – 44
Records: Houghton 5-2 | SUNY Delhi 6-5
Location: Nielsen Center | Houghton College | Houghton, NY


NOTABLE STATS
> The 89 points scored by the Highlanders are the second most scored by the women's team since scoring 92 points in a game against Alfred during the 2013-2014 season.
> The Highlanders shot 53.5% from the field (38-71) and hit 6-of-8 (75%) from the free throw line. The Broncos shot 31.5% (17-54) and hit 10-of-20 (50%) of free throws.
> There were 22 assists by the Highlanders, the most yet this season.
> Brittany Lenart led the Highlanders with 19 points.


UP NEXT
The Highlanders will return after Christmas against the Franciscan Barons in the first game of the Geneva Tournament on Friday, December 20^th.