HAMBURG, NY – The Houghton Highlanders came out swinging Tuesday night, racking up 41 kills in a three-set victory over the Hilbert Hawks, the Highlanders first win of the season.
 
While errors had plagued Houghton in their first three games, the team found a rhythm and limited the mistakes, committing only 13 attack errors in 100 attempts.

The Highlanders posted a season-high .380 attack percentage in the first set, holding the Hawks to only 15 points.  Hilbert kept things close in the second, before Houghton pulled away late, 25-22, before the Highlanders finished things off with another strong set in the third, 25-18.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 3 | Hilbert – 0
Records: Houghton: 1-3 (0-0 Empire 8) | Hilbert: 2-2 (0-0 AMCC)
Scores: 25-15, 25-22, 25-18
Venue: Brad Hafner Recreation Center, Hilbert College | Attendance: 135

NOTABLE STATS
>> Ainslie Reimer posted a career high 11 kills, while Julie Immel and Emma Cole added 10 and nine kills apiece, respectively.
 
>> Logan Baer dished out a new career high 24 assists.
 
COACH'S CORNER
"The team came ready and hungry.  We passed well, minimized errors and served aggressively.  Every single person on our roster contributed to this win.  It was a great first win for our 2023 season." – Head Coach Haley Unverdorben
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders are off until next Wednesday, September 13, when they return to the Nielsen Center to take on the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Panthers at 7:00 p.m.