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Baptist Bible Downs Highlanders in Volleyball, 3-1

Houghton, N.Y.- The Houghton College volleyball team fell to Baptist Bible College tonight, 3-1 (28-30, 30-24, 25-30, 28-30).

The Highlanders struggled to build consistent momentum. Simple errors at key moments frustrated the young Houghton squad, allowing Baptist Bible to capitalize on every occasion. Houghton falls to 8-13 for the season (1-3 in AMC North Division play).

Holly Motheral led offensively with 17 kills, 3 aces and 2 blocks. Darby Emerson recorded 15 kills and 24 digs. Ashley Kuvshinikov reached double figures with 10 kills and 2 blocks. Defensively Leah Scott continues to impress with 7 blocks and Megan Phipps tallied 51 assists for the match.

The Highlanders head on the road for an AMC North Division tri-match series at Point Park University Saturday. The Highlanders will be in action at 1:00 pm against Ursuline College and again at 3:00 pm against Point Park University.

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 CONTACT: Doug Roorbach, Sports Information Director 585.567.9556

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Doug Roorbach, Sports Information Director 585.567.9556