HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton women's basketball won their first conference game of the season, 86-68, against the Saxons of Alfred University on Tuesday night. The Highlanders would come out of a scoring slump to take the win; previously in conference play this season, the women shot 31.5% on average, but would improve to 49.1% for the game against Alfred University.
The Saxons would be the first to put points on the board, scoring 3 baskets before
Brittany Lenart would put one through the net for the Highlanders. Alfred University would hold onto the lead for a bit longer, but by the end of the first quarter, the Highlanders took the lead and would go into halftime up 40-29. With a pair of free throws, the Saxons would be the first to score in the second half, but the Highlanders would continue to hold onto the lead and end the game with
Hannah Cybart scoring 2 points, assisted by
Brooke Lewandowski.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 86 | Alfred University – 68
Records: Houghton 8-4 (1-2) | Alfred University 4-6 (0-1)
Location: Nielsen Center | Houghton College | Houghton, NY
COACH'S CORNER
"We had a great balanced effort on the offensive end tonight scoring inside and out. Our ladies executed with patience and showed a lot of poise, especially in the second half."
"We showed up big on the glass and I was very pleased with our team effort in this area."
"Defensively, we had to continually mix things up to handle AU's attack off the bounce. It was a physical game, but we responded well by taking control and getting to the line."
"Excited to have our first conference win on the year, and ready to get back to work tomorrow to prepare for the next game. Each game in conference will be a battle."
-Coach
Alicia Mucher
NOTABLE STATS
> The Highlanders shot 49.1% from the field (28-57) and hit 22-of-34 (64.7%) from the free throw line. The Saxons shot 36.4% (24-66) and hit 16-of-28 (57.1%) of free throws.
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Madison Detwiler led the Highlanders in points, putting 13 on the board.
> The Highlander successfully made the most free throw attempts (24) in a game yet this season.
UP NEXT
The Highlanders will return at 5:30 on Friday, January 11
th to face the Hawks of Hartwick College.
