ALBANY, NY – Jace Hunzinger recorded her second hat trick of the season, as the Houghton Highlanders picked up a much-needed win at Russell Sage, 8-1. With the victory, the Highlanders have secured their third consecutive trip to the Empire 8 tournament.
Looking to pull off the upset, the Gators came out of the gate fast, scoring the opening goal just over a minute into the game.
Hunzinger and the Highlanders would answer just over three minutes later, tying the game, and
Adria Hartzler would score the game-winner less than two minutes later.
Houghton would add two more goals before the half, taking a 4-1 lead into the break, and add two more goals in the third and another two in the final quarter.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 8 | Russell Sage – 1
Records: Houghton: 9-7 (4-4 Empire 8) | Russell Sage: 1-14 (1-7 Empire 8)
Venue: University of Albany | Attendance: 321
SCORING SUMMARY
NOTABLE STATS
>> Hunzinger now has 14 goals on the season, which ranks her second in the conference, and 36 goals in her career, fifth in Houghton history. She now has 126 career points, second-most in Houghton history, trailing only Kelly Mazzeo (2002-05, 132 points) by six points.
>> Hartzler collected two goals and two assists. She now has eight of each on the season and ranks second in the conference in assists.
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Deborah Cross picked up a goal and an assist, giving her 35 career goals, 21 career assists, and 91 career points. She is currently tied for sixth in Houghton career goals with Judy Johnson (1996-99) and tied for fifth in career points (Ndunge Kiiti, 1993-96).
>> Charlie Buckley scored her first career goal at the 57 minute mark.
UP NEXT
The Highlanders will close out the regular season this upcoming Tuesday, October 29 at Burke Field, when they host the #20, and Empire 8-leading, SUNY Geneseo Knights at 7:00 p.m.
