BUFFALO, NY – Crysta LaCrosse scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help the Houghton Highlanders move to 8-0 on the season with a rousing victory over the Buffalo State Bengals on Saturday afternoon, 78-51.
While LaCrosse lit up the offensive end, the Houghton defense stymied the Bengals to the tune of 25 percent shooting from the floor, and limited them to only 3-of-19 (16 percent) from three-point range.
The Highlanders led by only four following the first 10 minutes, but built a more comfortable 37-28 advantage by halftime.
By the third quarter, though, Houghton began to pull away, outscoring the Bengals, 27-14, over the third 10 minutes, and continued to distance themselves throughout the final period of play.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 78 | Buffalo State – 51
Records: Houghton: 8-0 |Buffalo State: 1-8
Venue: Buffalo Sports Arena, Buffalo State University | Attendance: 75
NOTABLE STATS
>> LaCrosse now has 979 career points and 350 career assists. Despite not registering an assist in today's game (a first this season), she still ranks fourth place on the all-time Houghton women's basketball leader board. She trails third-place-holder, Alicia (Campbell) Mucher (1998-00, 01-03) by nine assists.
>> Teghan Trocki hit four three points for a total of 12 points, while Olivia Simser chipped in 10. Tricia Carmer added four points, six rebounds and six assists.
>> Mya Brown led the Bengals with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
UP NEXT
Houghton will not return to action until Saturday, January 3rd, when they will travel to Oswego to face the SUNY Oswego Lakers at 2:00 p.m.
