HOUGHTON, NY – While the numbers may not have been quite as prolific and record-breaking as the night before, the outcome remained the same, as the Houghton Highlanders women's basketball team defeated the visiting Bryant & Stratton Bobcats on Saturday evening, 80-51.
 
Once again, the defense led to offense, as the Highlanders forced 24 turnovers, including eight in the first quarter alone, and scored 23 points off turnovers. 
 
Houghton nailed 6-of-9 from beyond the arc in the opening quarter as they raced to a commanding 23-8 lead after the first 10 minutes.
 
The second quarter brought more of the same, and by the half, the Highlanders led, 40-15.
 
The Bobcats settled in the second half, playing more evenly with the host team, but the closest they would come would be an 18-point deficit midway through the third quarter, as the Highlanders rolled to the second victory in as many nights.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 80 | Bryant & Stratton – Buffalo – 51
Records: Houghton: 2-0 |Bryant & Stratton – Buffalo: 2-1
Venue: Dix Family Court, The Nielsen Center, Houghton University | Attendance: 205

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton shot 10-of-28 (36 percent) from long range, and collected 23 total assists.
 
>> Tabitha DeVries led the Highlanders with 15 points and seven rebounds, while Crysta LaCrosse posted 10 points, six rebounds and four assists. 
 
>> Teghan Trocki chipped in 12 points, while Tricia Carmer collected nine points and seven rebounds.
 
COACH'S CORNER
"Bryant & Stratton was an athletic, defensive team. They were able to slow down what we were doing a little bit throughout the course of the game, but I'm proud of our group for being able to figure everything out on the fly and find good shots.
 
"It was a fun opening weekend.  I'm excited for a full week of practice to fine tune what we are doing on both ends of the floor.  Marywood can be a tough road opponent that will challenge us on both ends of the floor." – Head Coach Phil Pellegrino
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders head to Scranton, Pennsylvania next Saturday, November 15, where they will take on the Marywood University Pacers at 2:00 p.m.