KEUKA PARK, NY — Houghton Women's Volleyball earned a straight-set Empire 8 victory over Keuka on Saturday afternoon, defeating the Wolves 25-23, 25-17, and 25-18 at the JMW Recreation and Athletics Center. The Highlanders improved to 10-11 overall and 5-2 in Empire 8 play with the victory.
Houghton controlled the match offensively, finishing with 44 kills and a .283 hitting percentage while holding Keuka to a .121 mark. After hitting .178 in the opening set, the Highlanders increased their efficiency in the second set with a .316 hitting percentage before closing out the match with 14 kills and a .435 hitting percentage in the third set.
Alexa Belanger led the Highlanders with 17 kills on 36 attacks, hitting .361 while adding three service aces and 19 digs.
Praylan Perkins contributed 12 kills on 24 attacks for a team-best .417 hitting percentage, along with 11 digs and a service ace.
Nicola Soper added six kills while hitting .308.
Morgan Brace directed Houghton's offense with 34 assists while also recording 11 digs and two block assists.
Paige Brennan added 11 digs and a service ace, while Houghton finished with 56 digs and seven service aces as a team.
GAME VITALS
Final Score: Houghton 3, Keuka 0
Set Scores: Houghton 25-25-25 | Keuka 23-17-18
Records: Houghton (10-11, 5-2 Empire 8) | Keuka (10-11, 3-3 Empire 8)
Location: JMW Recreation and Athletics Center, Keuka Park, NY | Attendance: 48
NOTABLE STATS
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Alexa Belanger led the Highlanders with 17 kills, three service aces, and 19 digs while hitting .361.
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Praylan Perkins recorded 12 kills on 24 attacks for a .417 hitting percentage while adding 11 digs and one service ace.
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Morgan Brace posted 34 assists and 11 digs while contributing two block assists.
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Paige Brennan contributed 11 digs, one service ace, and three assists.
UP NEXT
The next contest for the Highlanders will take them to Greenville, PA, to take on the Tomcats of Thiel College. The 7:00 PM match on October 20 will be Houghton's first non-conference game in over two weeks.
