HOUGHTON, NY— The Houghton Highlanders drained a program-record 15 threes in route to their 13^th victory of the season, defeating the Keuka Wolves on Saturday afternoon, 84-53.
 
The Highlanders came out of the gates in a frenzy, knocking down 69 percent of their shots, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc, in the first quarter.  Keuka nearly equaled Houghton's efforts, shooting 54 percent from the floor over the first 10 minutes, and hitting 3-of-5 from long distance. 
 
At the end of the first quarter, Houghton led, 24-17.
 
The second quarter proved pivotal, as the Highlanders stayed hot on offense, scoring 29 points, and brought forth a swarming defense, limiting the Wolves to only 11 points, hitting on only 27 percent from the floor.
 
At the half, Houghton led, 53-28.
 
While the pace slowed in the second half, the Highlanders continued to outdistance the Wolves, winning the last 20 minutes, 31-25.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 84 | Keuka – 53
Records: Houghton: 13-4 (6-4 Empire 8) | Keuka: 3-13 (0-9 Empire 8)
Venue: Dix Family Court, The Nielsen Center, Houghton College | Attendance: 153

NOTABLE STATS
>> Seven different Highlanders hit at least one three pointer, led by Crysta Lacrosse, who made four, and Hannah Roeske and Abby Guiher, who converted three apiece.
 
>> Lacrosse finished with 14 points and three assists, while Roeske added 13 points, five rebounds and three blocked shots.  Lacrosse stretched her double-digit points per game streak to five straight games.
 
>> Emma Cole and Guiher added 10 and nine points apiece, respectively, while Kayla Camacho collected nine points, nine assists, five rebounds, two steals and two blocked shots.
 
COACH'S CORNER
"Today was a very fun win to end the week.  We have had a ton of games in a short period of time, but this group refuses to quit. 
 
"As a coach it's very comforting to know we are going to give our maximum effort every time out.
 
"We have a much needed break coming up in the schedule. 
 
"I'm so proud to be this team's coach.  The group amazes me every day." – Head Coach Phil Pellegrino
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders will take off until next Saturday, January 28, when they will host the Medaille Mavericks at the Nielsen Center at 2:00 p.m.  The Highlanders defeated the Mavericks, 56-42, earlier this season.