PITTSFORD, N.Y. – The Houghton Highlanders fell victim to a high-powered St. John Fisher Cardinals offensive attack, who maintained their grip on the top of the Empire 8 Conference standings with a 3-0 victory.
 
The Cardinals collected 36 kills on the night, while committing only eight attack errors, good for a .384 attack percentage.  In the final set alone, Fisher posted 14 kills and only two errors.
 
Houghton, meanwhile, flashed moments of excellence, but could not put together a consistent attack.  While the Highlanders pounded out 27 kills, they also committed 22 attack errors.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 0| St. John Fisher – 3
Records: Houghton: 7-7 (3-3 Empire 8) | St. John Fisher: 16-3 (5-0 Empire 8)
Scores: 25-15, 25-15, 25-18
Venue: Bobby Wanzer Court, St. John Fisher College | Attendance: 198

NOTABLE STATS
>> Julie Immel posted her 10^th consecutive game with double-digit kills, posting 12 on the night to lead the Highlanders attack.
 
>> Haley Unverdorben dished out 22 assists, and Rebekah Clark led Houghton's defense with 10 digs.
 
>> Alea Steigerwald paced the Cardinals with 13 kills and three aces.
 
UP NEXT
Houghton travels to Keuka next Wednesday to take on the Wolves at 7:00 p.m.  The Highlanders have won the last seven matches between the two schools, including most recently on October 6, 2019 when Houghton defeated Keuka, 3-0.