BRADFORD, PA— For the second time this season, the Houghton Highlanders eclipsed the 100-point threshold in a win over the Pitt-Bradford Panthers.  The Highlanders once again capitalizing on a deep bench, some tenacious defense, and some sharpshooting to pick up their sixth win of the season, 103-66.
 
In a furious first half, Houghton jumped out to a 26-14 lead after the first quarter, and led, 54-29, at the midway point, thanks in large part to a 60 percent shooting clip (9-for-15) from long-range.
 
The Highlanders kept their foot on the gas throughout the third quarter, outpacing the Panthers, 31-19, as Houghton hit 7-of-8 from the foul line.
 
Over the final 10 minutes the two teams played a 18-18 draw, but by that time the Highlanders could coast to the victory.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 103 | Pitt-Bradford – 66
Records: Houghton: 6-0 | Pitt-Bradford: 0-7
Venue: McDowell Sport & Fitness Center, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Attendance: 29

NOTABLE STATS
>> Houghton hit 15-of-31 shots (48.4%) from beyond the arc, and 39-or-81 (48.1%) from the field.  The Highlanders also generated 26 turnovers, 16 by steal.
 
>> All 13 Highlanders etched their names in the scorer's column, including Amanda Jackson, who put up five points in her first game since February 19, 2022.
 
>> Keely Mullins and Samantha Roadruck led the Highlanders in scoring, posting 17 and 13 points apiece, respectively.
 
>> Crysta LaCrosse scored 12 points and dished out three assists. She now has 944 career points and 345 career assists. She is three assists behind fourth-place-holder Charity O'Connor (1994-97).
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return the Nielsen Center tomorrow afternoon, when they will take on the Redeemer University College Royals in an exhibition match.