HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton women's basketball lost on the road in their first conference game against St. John Fisher College, 52-57, on Friday night.

Houghton would be the first to put points on the board, with a layup by Hannah Cybart within the first 30 seconds of play, and the Highlanders would continue to lead through the first quarter (14-11). Coming back to the court, the Cardinals would take the lead from the second quarter on, but the Highlanders would make a strong effort, outscoring St. John Fisher in the third quarter and would match them point for the point in the final quarter. Unfortunately, Houghton would be unable to regain the lead and the Cardinals would claim the win.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 52 | St. John Fisher – 57
Records: Houghton 7-3 (0-1) | St. John Fisher 7-3 (1-0)
Location: Bobby Wanzer Court | St. John Fisher College | Pittsford, NY

NOTABLE STATS
> The Highlanders shot 29.1% from the field (16-55) and hit 17-of-23 (73.9%) from the free throw line. The Cardinals shot 36.2% (21-58) and hit 9-of-16 (56.3%) of free throws.

> Hannah Cybart led the Highlanders in points, putting 14 on the board, her most yet this season.

COACH'S CORNER
"Our team really battled hard tonight at St. John Fisher. They are a good team in the Empire 8 and this was a great test for us at the start of conference play. Some shots that normally fall didn't tonight, but we did a great job persevering and making adjustments. Getting to the free throw line was key for us today. I am proud of our team's determination and grit as we went head to head. We will get better because of today. Tonight we regroup and prepare for our home game tomorrow versus Nazareth College." – Head Coach Alicia Mucher.

UP NEXT
The Highlanders will be back on the court again to face the Golden Flyers of Nazareth College tomorrow, January 5^th, at 2PM.