BUFFALO, NY – After dropping the first set, the Houghton Highlanders battled back to take three straight from the host D'Youville Spartans, winning their first match of the season, 3-1.
 
Three Highlanders (Ally Bittinger, Jenna Bittinger and Amy Huddell) posted double-digit kill totals, and setter Haley Unverdorben dished out a new career-high 45 assists.
 
GAME VITALS
Match Score: Houghton – 3 | D'Youville – 1
Game Scores: 22-25, 25-16, 25-16, 25-16
Records: Houghton: 1-0 | D'Youville: 0-1
Venue: College Center Gym, D'Youville College | Attendance:

NOTABLE STATS
>> Brooke Lewandowski posted eight kills and five solo blocks for a team-high 13 points.
 
>> Ally Bittinger led the Highlanders with 16 kills and added nine digs.
 
>> Houghton collected 54 kills while posting a .271 attack average, while D'Youville tallied 29 kills on a .035 attack average.
 
COACH'S CORNER
"Today was a step in the right direction for our program.  The girls started off with the usual first-match jitters, but we started to find our identity in the middle of the second set.
 
"When we started to run our offense the way that we should we began to take control.  The girls played great and I am looking forward to what we bring to the court next Friday!" – Coach Josh Tompkins
 
UP NEXT
Houghton will travel to Pittsburgh next weekend, Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7, where they will compete in the LaRoche University Tournament.  Times and opponents will be announced prior to arrival.