WAYNESBURG, PA— The Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets pulled away down the stretch to defeat the Houghton Highlanders on Friday night, 70-61.
 
Trailing by eight at the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Highlanders reeled off a 7-0 run, capped by a Brooke Lewandowski jumper to cut the lead to one.
 
The Jackets quickly responded with a 13-2 run of their own, building their lead to 12 points heading into the final minute.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 61 | Waynesburg – 70
Records: Houghton: 1-5 | Waynesburg: 1-3
Venue: Marisa Fieldhouse, Waynesburg University | Attendance:

NOTABLE STATS
>> While Houghton took 16 more shots and out-rebounded the Yellow Jackets, turnovers and free throws proved the difference in the game.  Waynesburg committed four fewer turnovers (19-to-14) and took and made 11 more free throws (28-to-17) than the Highlanders.
 
>> Alex Steele scored a career-high 15 points in the loss, while Caitlyn Cybart and Hannah Cybart each contributed 10 points apiece.  Emie Taylor added 14 rebounds and eight points for the Highlanders.
 
>> Brooke Fuller scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds for Waynesburg. 
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders travel north to Grove City College on Saturday, where they will face the Wolverines at 4:00 p.m.