HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton women's basketball lost, 50-55, at home Saturday afternoon against the Golden Flyers of Nazareth College.

Assisted by Cori Beck, Leslie Moose would open the game for the Highlanders with a layup in the first 30 seconds of the game. The remainder of the first half would be back and forth between the Highlanders and Golden Flyers, with Houghton leaving the court at halftime up 21-26. However, towards the final minutes of the third quarter, Nazareth would take the lead and the Highlanders would trail behind, 35-39, going into the fourth quarter. Houghton would briefly take back the lead, but Nazareth would come back and claim the win.

GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 50 | Nazareth – 55
Records: Houghton 7-4 (0-2) | Nazareth 7-4 (2-0)
Location: Nielsen Center | Houghton College | Houghton, NY

NOTABLE STATS
> The Highlanders shot 33.9% from the field (20-59) and hit 5-of-10 (50%) from the free throw line. The Golden Flyers shot 40% (20-50) and hit 12-of-21 (57.1%) of free throws.

> Brittany Lenart led the Highlanders in points, putting 10 on the board.

COACH'S CORNER
 
"The ladies did a very nice job implementing our defensive plan against Nazareth.  We also were much more disciplined within our offensive execution today.
Several individuals stepped up on the boards, which was a much needed improvement from yesterday but the difference in the game today were our turnovers.  We need to clean a few things up, and we will.    
 
Despite the runs of the game, our team kept competing and stayed focused.  I am pleased with their effort and fortitude.  With this mentality we will get better.  We will make changes and we will continue to develop.
    
Tomorrow is a much needed break with a chance to refocus for another home game against Alfred University on Tuesday." - Head Coach Alicia Mucher

UP NEXT
The Highlanders will return on Tuesday, January 8^th, at 5:30 to face the Saxons of Alfred University.