HOUGHTON, N.Y. — The Houghton University women's volleyball team fell to SUNY Brockport in three sets on Saturday afternoon at the Nielsen Center. Brockport earned the Empire 8 victory by scores of 25-19, 25-18, and 25-12. Houghton moves to 12-15 overall and 7-4 in conference play, while Brockport improves to 11-11 and 5-6 in the Empire 8.
Houghton finished the match with 24 kills on 93 attacks, recording a .054 hitting percentage. The Highlanders had their strongest offensive showing in the opening set, totaling seven kills with a .160 hitting percentage. Houghton added six kills in the second set and 11 in the third.
Petra Thomas led the Highlanders offensively with eight kills on 12 attempts, hitting .500.
Alexa Belanger added seven kills, while
Praylan Perkins contributed three kills and two service aces.
Sierra Zinger finished with two kills and an additional service ace.
Morgan Brace distributed 19 assists while adding five digs. Perkins also contributed six digs, while
Becca Wilkins and Belanger each recorded five. At the net, Thomas led Houghton with two solo blocks, and Belanger added one solo block and two block assists.
GAME VITALS
Final Score: SUNY Brockport 3, Houghton 0
Set Scores: 25-19, 25-18, 25-12
Records: Houghton (12-15, 7-4 Empire 8); SUNY Brockport (11-11, 5-6 Empire 8)
Location: Nielsen Center — Houghton, N.Y.
Attendance: 220
NOTABLE STATS
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Petra Thomas: 8 kills, .500 hitting percentage, 2 solo blocks
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Alexa Belanger: 7 kills, 5 digs, 1 solo block, 2 block assists
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Morgan Brace: 19 assists, 5 digs
UP NEXT
The Highlanders will look to regroup and prepare for postseason competition next week as Empire 8 Quarter Finals begin on Saturday, November 7. While Houghton does not know their opponent yet, they will certainly enjoy the opportunity to practice on their home court throughout the week.
