WS Ursuline

Houghton, N.Y. – The Houghton Highlanders made quick work of the Ursuline College Arrows, 9-0 today. The Highlanders attack was led Jr. Bethany Kowalczyk (Waterford, PA), registering a hat trick and two assists. The Highlanders kept the pressure on the Arrows the majority of the game by keeping the ball in the Arrows end.

Highlander Jr. Bethany Kowalczyk (Waterford, PA) opened up the Highlanders scoring onslaught in the 12^th minute with a goal assisted by Sr. Jenn Switzer (Milford, NJ). Kowalczyk also scored in 23^rd and 50^th minute recording a hat trick on the night helping her close in on the Houghton all time scoring leader position. The goal in the 23^rd minute was assisted by Jr. Krista Fowlkes (Lake Placid, FL) while the 50^th minute was assisted by Sr. Bridget Toth (Victor, NY).

Also Highlander Sr. Britany Crozier (Souderton, PA) helped the Highlander register their 10^th win scoring in the 28^th and 50^th minute. The goal in the 50^th minute came 17 seconds before Kowalczyk’s third goal on the night. Crozier’s goal in 28^th minute was assisted by Jr. Bethany Kowalczyk (Waterford, PA) while her goal in the 50^th minute was assisted by Jr. Krista Fowlkes (Lake Placid, FL), her second assist on the day.

Highlander Jr. Casey Lawton (Springville, NY) also helped the Highlanders with a two goal performance on the day. Her first one came in the 31^st minute assisted by So. Hannah Swift (Perryburg, NY). Lawton’s second goal on the night came in the 79^th minute closing out the Highlanders scoring attack. The goal was assisted by So. Rebecca Buszka (Lancaster, NY) setting up Swift for a clean shot on the Arrows goal.

In the 18^th minute Sr. Bridget Toth (Victor, NY) scored off a one time pass from Jr. Behtnay Kowalczyk (Waterford, PA). In the 69^th minute the Highlander So. Hannah Swift (Perryburg, NY) took a one time pass from Fr. Leslie Foster (Woodhull, NY) and buried the shot into the back of the net.

So. Bethany Studt (Earlville, N.Y.), registered her 4^th shutout of the season playing 72 minutes and tallying 1 save while defender/midfielder Fr. Esther Willet (Earlville, N.Y.) registered 18 minutes of play facing no shots.

The Highlanders look to continue their dominance in the National rankings and to better their 10-0-1 record during Homecoming weekend. The game takes place on Saturday, October 7^th versus Milligan College of Tennessee with the kickoff at 1PM at Burke Field.

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 30, 2006 CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648

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