WS Malone IX

Houghton, N.Y.- The Highlander' s overcame the winter weather and the persistent Malone College Pioneer's today to advance to the Region IX finals through a penalty shoot out 4-3. The Highlanders advanced to the finals through two game breaking saves from Sr. Meghan Radimer (Branchville, NJ).

The weather proved to make the game an uphill battle for both sides trying to take any advantage. The Highlanders had the clear lead in shots on goal, shooting 8 shots on goal compared to Malone's 1, but where unable to finish.

The scoring penalty kicks were taken by Sr. Krista Fowlkes (Lake Placid, FL), So. Hannah Swift (Perrysburg, NY), Sr. Bridget Toth (Victor, NY), Sr. Jenn Switzer (New Milford, NJ).

The Highlanders will now face Tiffin at 2:00 pm on the Field of Dreams on Saturday for the Region IX Championship.

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 -- November 3, 2006 CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- November 3, 2006
CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648