BRADFORD, PA— The Pitt-Bradford Panthers pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback to stun the visiting Houghton Highlanders, 71-62, in the season-opening matchup for both teams. 
 
Houghton came out of the gates at a sprint, outpacing the Panthers, 21-10, in the first quarter.  Bradford battled back, though, trimming the Highlanders' lead to seven, 39-32, at the break.
 
After three, Houghton still maintained a three point lead, 49-46, but the Panthers exploded in the final minutes.
 
Over the first seven minutes of the fourth quarter Pitt-Bradford outscored the Highlanders, 23-1, surging to a 19-point lead.
 
Houghton fought valiantly over the closing minutes, finishing the game with a 12-3 run of their own, but the deficit proved too much as the Panthers walked away with the victory.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 62 | Pitt-Bradford – 71
Records: Houghton: 0-1 | Pitt-Bradford: 1-0
Venue: KOA Arena, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Attendance: 75

NOTABLE STATS
>> Amanda Jackson kicked off her Houghton career with a bang, scoring 21 points on 8-of-19 shooting, including 5-of-9 from long range.
 
>> Carlee Miller and Hannah Roeske dominated the paint, pulling down a combined 27 rebounds, 11 for Miller and 16 for Roeske. 
 
>> Hannah Lary led the Panthers with 21 points and four assists, while Cassidy King grabbed 18 boards, including seven offensive. 
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to the Nielsen Center on Saturday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. for their home opener against SUNY Delhi.