HOUGHTON, NY – The Houghton Highlanders got back on the winning track on Wednesday night, defeating the Hilbert Hawks in their home opener in straight sets.
 
Houghton came out swinging, posting 15 kills and an impressive 46 percent attack average in the first set, and never looked back.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 3 | Hilbert – 0
Records: Houghton: 1-4 | Hilbert: 0-1
Scores: 25-13, 25-11, 25-5
Venue: The Nielsen Center, Houghton College | Attendance: 125

NOTABLE STATS
>> Amber Edwards collected a team-high nine kills and picked up seven digs.  She has led the Highlanders in kills in three of their five matches this season.
>> Haley Unverdorben dished out a career-high 19 assists.
>> The Highlanders posted a .350 attack percentage over the three-set match
 
COACH'S CORNER
"It was a good home opener.  Our level of play stayed consistent throughout the match and we were able to get quality plays from our entire roster." –Head Coach Nancy Cole
 
UP NEXT
Houghton travels to Grantham, Pennsylvania this Saturday for a tri-match with the Cabrini University Cavaliers (1:00 p.m.) and the host Messiah College Falcons (3:00 p.m.).