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Siloam Springs, AK- The Houghton Highlanders match today with Oklahoma City University ended in a 1-1 draw (2OT). The solo goal for the Highlanders was scored by Fr. Dan Brubaker (Shippensburg, PA) in the 60^th minute it was assisted by Sr. Ernie Walton (Zionsville, PA).

The Highlanders recorded thirteen shots in the game with eight being on goal, while OCU recorded 16 shots of there own with ten being on goal.

The Highlanders record now moves to 0-4-1 for the season, their next game will be away on the 15^th of September against Ohio Dominican in Canton Ohio.

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 -- September 9, 2006 CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 9, 2006
CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648