Cumberland

Lebanon, KY- The Houghton Highlanders won their second victory of the year 4-0 over Cumberland University Friday afternoon.

Sr. Bridget Toth (Victor, NY) opened the scoring for the Highlanders in the 7^th minute; for her first goal of the season, Jr. Bethany Kowalczyk (Waterford, PA) was credited with her first assist as well. Sr. Krista Fowlkes (Lake Placid, FL) also scored here first goal of the season in the 19^th minute assisted by Sr. Bridget Toth (Victor, NY)

During the second half, Jr. Bethany Kowalczyk (Waterford, PA) had her third goal of the season in the 62^nd minute this was assisted by Sr. Brittany Crozier (Souderton, PA). And to finish the scoring for the Highlanders So. Hannah Swift (Perrysburg, N.Y) picked up her 1^st goal of the year in the 79^th minute assisted by So. Stacey Litz (Erie, Pa).

The Highlanders record is now 2-0-1 for the season, their next game is against Malone College in Canton, OH Friday September 1^st at 4pm. This will be the opening game of the AMC North Division Conference Regular Season.

Houghton College has deep and solid roots in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, where our teams use their commitment to excellence, both on the field-of-play and in the classroom, as a platform for their strong and unique emphasis on Sports Ministry. Their goal is to make a difference for the Kingdom on campus, in Allegany County, in the Northeast and around the world. Houghton is one of only 13 institutions who have been hand-selected by the NAIA to serve as "Champions of Character" Program Centers, opening the door for Houghton to be a leader, both in the Northeast and nationally, in character education. Through hands-on, innovative community outreach initiatives, Houghton coaches and student-athletes are working together to change the culture of sport and to change our culture through sport.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- August 30, 2006 CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- August 30, 2006
CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648