HOUGHTON, NY – The Houghton Highlanders turned in a dominant performance on Friday evening, showing off a deep bench while defeating the Wells Express, 94-25.
 
Houghton remains unbeaten on the season, moving to 4-0, while Wells is yet to find a win at 0-4.
 
The Highlanders started the game with a bang, putting 24 points on the board in the first 10 minutes, while holding the visiting Express scoreless.
 
Houghton would score at least 22 points in each quarter, and improved their shooting percentages from the floor in every period (26%/34%/41%/53%).
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 94 | Wells – 25
Records: Houghton: 4-0 | Wells: 0-4
Venue: The Nielsen Center, Houghton University | Attendance: 143

NOTABLE STATS
>> The Highlanders 94 points are the most scored by the team in a single game since January 12, 2019 when Houghton beat the Utica Pioneers, 98-58. 
 
>> Houghton established new single-game program records for field goal attempts (105) and rebounds (76).  While not yet verified, the 43 offensive rebounds may also be a new single-game record.
 
>> The Highlanders bench scored 64 points (68%).
 
>> Emma Cole and Carlee Miller both recorded double-doubles on the night, with Cole notching 14 points and 15 rebounds (and four blocked shots), while Miller added 11 points and 10 rebounds.  Cole's double-double is her first this season, while Miller has now accomplished the feat twice in the first four games.
 
>> Malorie Eslick came within a rebound of her first career double-double, matching Cole for the team lead with 14 points, while pulling down nine boards.  Hannah Roeske added 10 points and three steals for the Highlanders.
 
COACH'S CORNER
"I'm glad we were able to get a win in front of the home crowd again.  It's always fun when everyone is able to contribute in a win.

"We will get after it at practice tomorrow morning to get ready for our last test [against Alfred State] before Thanksgiving Break." - Head Coach Phil Pellegrino
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to the Nielsen Center next Tuesday, November 22 when they host a non-conference matchup with cross-county rival Alfred State at 7:00 p.m.  Houghton has won the last seven meetings between the two teams, including last December's dustup in Alfred, 62-48.