UTICA, NY – The Lady Highlanders lost at SUNY Poly 7-12.  It was a back and forth game with SUNY Poly taking a 4-2 lead into half time.  The Wildcats outscored the Highlanders 5-1 in the first 20 minutes of the 2nd half giving them a 9-3 lead.   Houghton then scored a quick pair of goals by Brooke Turner and Marissa Hews to cut the lead to 9-5.  SUNY Poly would answer back with two goals of their own to extend the lead.  Houghton found the net two more times, and SUNY Poly once more to give SUNY Poly the win 12-7.

Marissa Hews had 3 goals in the game, while Alyssa Strom added 2 goals, 2 assists and a new school record for ground balls by a field player with 11.  Cori Beck and Brooke Turner added the other two Highlander goals.

GAME VITALS
Score:  Houghton - 7   |   SUNY Poly - 12
Records:  Houghton 0-3   |   SUNY Poly - 2-1
Location:   SUNY Poly  |   Utica, NY
 
GAME STATS
HC out shot Poly 32-22
HC edged the Wildcats 12-9 in draw controls 
Houghton had 31 turnovers to Poly's 33
 
UP NEXT FOR WOMEN'S LACROSSE
Houghton College returns home to face Hilbert College on Tuesday, March 20th at 5pm.