HOUGHTON, NY – The Houghton Highlanders turned in an impressive performance on opening night, thanks in large part to a swarming defense, as they defeated the SUNY Delhi Broncos, 94-21.
 
The Highlanders cashed in on 31 steals, turning them into 55 points, and limited the Broncos to only seven field goals on 35 attempts (20 percent).
 
Houghton scored the first 11 points of the game and never looked back, racking up an 18-point lead (27-9) at the end of the first quarter, and a 47-13 advantage at the half.
 
The third quarter may have been the Highlanders finest, as they outscored the Broncos, 32-2, before closing out the final 10 minutes with a score of 15-6.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 94 | SUNY Delhi – 21
Records: Houghton: 1-0 | SUNY Delhi: 0-1
Venue: The Nielsen Center, Houghton University | Attendance: 153

NOTABLE STATS
>> Carlee Miller and Marley Drake each scored a team-high 12 points, while Kayla Camacho tallied 10 points, nine steals, six assists and a pair of blocked shots in 18 minutes of play.
 
>> Abby Guiher and Tricia Carmer added 11 points apiece, while Guiher also collected six assists and three steals.
 
COACH'S CORNER
"Tonight was a nice win to get things going this season.  Everyone contributed and everyone was selfless tonight.
 
"It was fun to get the first win under our belt.  We need to come ready to have a great practice tomorrow to get ready for the tournament this weekend." – Head Coach Phil Pellegrino
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders head to the Nan Nichols Tournament, hosted by the College of Wooster, this weekend.  On Friday they will challenge the host Scots at 8:00 p.m., before taking on the Illinois Institute of Technology Scarlet Hawks on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.