CANTON, NY – Emma Cole scored eight of the Houghton Highlanders 11 overtime points as they defeated the SUNY Canton Roos on Saturday evening, 66-57.
 
After Canton took a 34-28 lead into the half, Houghton recaptured the lead in the third, outscoring the Roos, 15-7. 
 
With just over three minutes to play, Abby Guiher nailed a three-pointer to put Houghton up by six points.  The Roos, however, battled back, and with 1:15 left on the clock, Joie Culkin hit a three of her own to tie the game.
 
Neither team would score in the remaining time, sending the game to overtime.
 
The final five minutes would belong to Cole and the Highlanders, as they outscored the hosts, 11-2, hitting 60 percent of their shots from the floor and allowing only a pair of free throws.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 66 | SUNY Canton – 57
Records: Houghton: 2-0 | SUNY Canton: 2-1
Venue: Stan Cohen Court, SUNY Canton | Attendance: 42

NOTABLE STATS
>> Cole finished her night with 16 points, six rebounds and four blocked shots, while teammate Carlee Miller posted 18 points and four rebounds.  The pair combined to shoot 15-of-26 (58%) from the floor.
 
>> Guiher added 11 points, while Iyana Knights pulled down a team-high nine rebounds.
 
>> The Roos outrebounded the Highlanders, 55-44, while Houghton shot 12 percentage points higher (39%-to-27%) than Canton.
 
COACH'S CORNER
"Today's win was extremely gritty.  Everyone on our side was into the game from the very start.  Energy and effort won this game for us today.
 
"Yet again, every role mattered in this win today.  Everyone helped in different ways, which makes me extremely proud as a coach.
 
"Being able to pull out an overtime win against a tough opponent on the road is never easy.  Proud is an understatement." – Head Coach Phil Pellegrino
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders will play their home opener on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. when they host the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Panthers.