ALFRED, N.Y. — Houghton University women's volleyball earned a straight-set victory over Alfred University on Tuesday evening, winning 25-18, 25-22, and 25-18 to improve to 8-11 overall and 3-2 in Empire 8 play.
The Highlanders opened the match with an efficient offensive performance, recording 12 kills with just two errors in the first set to hit .345. Houghton maintained its advantage in the second set, overcoming eight attack errors to secure a 25-22 win before closing out the match with another strong offensive effort in the third. The Highlanders recorded 11 kills and just two errors in the final set, hitting .391 to complete the sweep.
Praylan Perkins led Houghton in total offense with nine kills and six service aces, finishing with 15 points.
Alexa Belanger added 10 kills and eight digs, while
Nicola Soper contributed six kills.
Jessica Prentice was particularly efficient offensively, recording five kills on eight attempts without an error for a .625 hitting percentage.
Morgan Brace facilitated the Highlanders' offense with 26 assists while also recording 11 digs for a double-double.
Paige Brennan led Houghton defensively with 13 digs, and the Highlanders finished with 41 digs as a team. At the net, Prentice and
Petra Thomas each contributed three block assists as Houghton totaled 10 block assists.
GAME VITALS
Final Score: Houghton 3, Alfred 0
Set Scores: 25-18, 25-22, 25-18
Records: Houghton (8-11, 3-2 Empire 8) | Alfred (8-15, 2-3 Empire 8)
Venue: Terry S. Galanis Family Arena — Alfred, N.Y. | Attendance: 132
NOTABLE STATS
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Praylan Perkins was a crucial offensive piece for the Highlanders with nine kills and six service aces, finishing with 15 points.
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Alexa Belanger recorded a team-high 10 kills and added eight digs.
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Morgan Brace tallied 26 assists and 11 digs for a double-double.
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Jessica Prentice finished with five kills on eight attempts without an error, hitting .625.
UP NEXT
The Highlanders still have plenty of competition remaining this week, as they will host Elmira College on Friday, October 16, at 7:00 PM. Without much time to rest or recover, Houghton will immediately hop onto the road to Keuka College to take on the Wolves in a 1:00 PM road match-up.
