MBB Geneva

Houghton, N.Y. – The Highlanders once again could not finish the job as the Geneva Golden Tornadoes stormed back from an 8 point deficit in the first half to defeat the Highlanders, 77-66.

The Highlanders were led in scoring by Luke Mortenson (Sr. Greenville, NY) who posted 14 points. Sr. Allen Goodman (Citra, Florida) put in 14 points and also registering 7 rebounds, both totals tying his season best so far. Yannick Anzuluni (Fr. Ottawa, ON) registered his 2^nd double-double of the year with 10 points matching his 10 rebounds. Mada Abdelhamid (Fr. Auckland, New Zealand) scored 10 points while snagging 6 rebounds on the night.

The Highlanders are now 0-4 in AMC North Division play and look to capture their first AMC North victory in their next game on Saturday, January 20^th versus Seton Hill University with the tip-off at 7:30PM.

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 -- January 12 2007 CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- January 12 2007
CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648