HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton women's basketball lost at home, 67-78, against the Hawks of Hartwick College on Friday night.

With a layup assisted by Brittany Lenart, Emily Swanson would put the Highlanders on the board 20 seconds in; however, after a 3 point shot by the Hawks seconds later, Houghton would trail behind for the duration of the game. The Highlanders would leave the court at halftime down 25-34. Upon returning the Highlanders would rally and score 21 points in both the third and fourth quarters. They would close the gap to 3 points during the third quarter, but unable to overcome the deficit from the first half Hartwick would end up on top.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 67 | Hartwick – 78
Records: Houghton 8-5 (1-3) | Hartwick 10-3 (3-1)
Location: Nielsen Center | Houghton College | Houghton, NY

NOTABLE STATS
> The Highlanders shot 41.3% from the field (26-63) and hit 9-of-9 (100%) from the free throw line. The Hawks shot 49% (25-51) and hit 24-of-29 (82.8%) of free throws.

> Brooke Lewandowski would put 15 points on the board, leading the Highlanders in scoring.

UP NEXT
The Highlanders will return on Saturday, January 12^th, at 2:00 to face the Pioneers of Utica College.