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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE -- December 6, 2006
CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648
Houghton
Crushes Redeemer and Prolongs Win Streak
to 3
Games
Box Score
Houghton,
NY –
The
women’s basketball team dominated Redeemer University tonight 59-37. Their
record improved to 3-3. Houghton has now won 3 consecutive games which has not
happened since 2002.
The
Highlanders trailed by 2 points early in the game, but recovered with a 3 point
shot from Rebecca Kallal (Jr. West Chester,
PA). The Highlanders went on a 10-0 run. Houghton never lost the lead
again after that run.
Three
freshmen scored double digits for the Highlanders tonight.
Leah French (Fr. Owego, NY) came off the bench and led the team in
every category with 13 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 5 steals. Following
just behind her, Erika Forland (Fr.
Huntingdon Station, NY) earned herself 12 point and 4 steals tonight. And
Nora Bryant (Fr. Bronx, NY) had a career
game earning 10 points, 2 blocks, and 1 steal.
Houghton extended their lead by another run late in the first half on a 14-0
run. The Highlanders led at halftime 31-14.
Houghton continued their pressure and went on a 9-0 to finish the Royals.
Houghton capitalized off of Redeemer’s turnovers scoring 36 points. Houghton
dominated on the inside scoring 40 points in the paint.
The
Highlanders will look to continue their winning streak on Saturday, December 9th
in their second conference game against AMC North Division opponent Ursuline
College at 2:00 PM.
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.
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