HOUGHTON, NY – The SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles took down the Houghton Highlanders on Tuesday night, thanks to a sprawling defensive effort and a strong offensive attack.
 
The Highlanders clawed back from an early 8-1 deficit in the first set, coming within two points, 23-21, but a Golden Eagles' kill and a Houghton attack error gave Brockport the opener.
 
Houghton came out strong in the second, eventually leading, 11-8, before the Golden Eagles scrapped back into the lead.  The two teams traded points throughout the remainder of the match until Brockport pulled away late to go up, 2-0.
 
The final set was all Brockport, as the Golden Eagles 14 kills and only two attack errors for an impressive .414 attack percentage. 
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 0 | Brockport – 3
Records: Houghton: 2-8 | Brockport: 9-3
Scores: 21-25, 21-25, 14-25
Venue: The Nielsen Center, Houghton University | Attendance: 112

NOTABLE STATS
>> While Houghton managed 49 digs against an impressive Brockport attack, the Golden Eagles collected 56 digs.
 
>> Haley Unverdorben posted 20 assists and tied with Rebekah Clark for the team-lead with 14 digs apiece.
 
>> Andrea Coyle racked up an impressive double-double of 15 kills and 19 digs to lead the Golden Eagles.

COACH'S CORNER
"Tonight's effort was a tremendous reflection of this team's character. When confronted with adversity, the team pressed together and fought fearlessly. With our grueling non-conference schedule now completed we turn our eyes to the Empire 8. It's a fresh start and we're ready to meet the challenge ahead." - Interim Head Coach Judy Fox
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders travel to Albany this Friday, where they will open up Empire 8 conference play with a 7:00 p.m. matchup with the Russell Sage College Gators.  Houghton will then travel to Oneonta on Saturday to take on the Hartwick Hawks at 2:00 p.m.