AURORA, NY—Abby Guiher scored a career-high 16 points to lead the Houghton Highlanders to their fifth win of the season over the Wells Express on Friday evening, 79-27.
 
The Highlanders bolted from the gate, outscoring the Express, 24-2, in the first quarter and never looking back.  Over the first 10 minutes Houghton nailed five three-pointers and converted 9-of-19 shots overall.
 
Naomi Ouedraogo notched her first career double-double, scoring 10 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, both career highs. 
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 79 | Wells – 27  
Records: Houghton: 5-3 | Wells: 0-8 
Venue: Schwartz Athletic Center, Wells College | Attendance: 32

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton committed only 13 turnovers while the Express gave the ball away 37 times.
 
>> Michaella Roth and Amanda Jackson scored 11 points apiece.  Roth also added six rebounds and three steals.
 
>> Caroline Barr led Wells with 12 points and nine rebounds.
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to the Nielsen Center Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. to take on the Penn College Wildcats.  This will be the first meeting between the two teams.