WILLIAMSPORT, PA— The Lycoming Warriors captured the momentum early and never relented, defeating the Houghton Highlanders in straight sets on Tuesday evening.
 
The Warriors capitalized on multiple runs in the first set, eventually building a commanding, 21-7, lead.  While the Highlanders rallied briefly, the ultimately could not overcome the deficit, falling in the opener, 25-13.
 
In set number two, Lycoming used a five-point run early, and a six-point run late to pull away from the Highlanders, building a two-set lead with a 25-16 victory.
 
Houghton made eyes on a comeback in the third, taking a 13-11 lead on a kill by Emma Cole.  But again, the Warriors peeled off a long run, winning seven straight points, which the Highlanders could not overcome.
 
GAME VITALS
Match Score: Houghton – 0 | Lycoming – 3 
Records: Houghton: 4-5 | Lycoming: 8-6
Set Scores: 13-25, 16-25, 18-25
Venue: Lamade Gymnasium, Lycoming College | Attendance: 103

NOTABLE STATS
>> Lycoming racked up 37 kills and only 13 errors (.258), while Houghton managed 20 kills and 21 errors (-.012).  While the Warriors committed more service errors than the Highlanders (10-6), they also collected more aces (9-2).
 
>> Alexa Belanger led the Highlanders with seven kills and only three errors, while Emma Cole posted five kills with only one error and three blocks.
 
>> Logan Baer tallied 16 assists and five digs.
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to the Nielsen Center on Saturday for a doubleheader with the Fredonia Blue Devils at 11:00 a.m. and the Carlow Celtics at 3:00 p.m.