ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The University of Rochester Yellowjackets scored eight of the final nine points in the crucial fifth set to defeat the Houghton Highlanders, 3-2, on Tuesday night.
 
After Houghton turned in a dominant fourth set to tie the match the Highlanders looked like they would wrap up the final set in much the same fashion.  The Highlanders quickly built a 12-7 lead before the Yellowjackets found their footing, reeling off six straight points to take a one-point lead.
 
A kill by Haley Unverdorben even the score, but two consecutive kills by the Yellowjackets sealed the victory.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 2 |Rochester – 3
Records: Houghton: 7-3 |Rochester: 7-6
Scores: 25-18, 23-25, 18-25, 25-18, 13-15
Venue: The Palestra, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY | Attendance: 50

NOTABLE STATS
>> Rochester held slim advantages in kills (53-to-50) and blocks (8-to-6), while Houghton collected more digs (69-to-64) and service aces (12-to-8).  The Highlanders committed five more attack errors than the Yellowjackets.
 
>> Brooke Lewandowski led the Highlanders with 13 kills (.360 attack percentage) and two blocks while Amy Huddell added 10 kills and four blocks.
 
>> Morgan Potempa posted a season-high 25 digs and Haley Unverdorben dished out 35 assists for Houghton.
 
>> Tamera Shaw led Rochester with 14 kills and four blocks.
 
 
COACH'S CORNER
"We battled tonight.  We played really well other than some spells with a few passing miscues.  We went into the match knowing that Rochester was a really tough team and that we would need to bring it to play with them, and we did.
 
"Playing to five sets… the team never gave an inch.  I am really proud of the team we are and what we are becoming.  Every match we are improving mentally and physically.  In time we are going to be a real force." – Coach Joshua Tompkins
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders travel to Keuka College this weekend when they will take on SUNY Cobleskill at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, followed by a matchup with the host Wolves at 3:00 p.m.