MBB Myers

Cleveland, OH – For the second time this season the Highlanders tamed the Myers University Mustangs tonight 89-81. The Highlanders took the lead over the Mustangs and were sent to the free throw line late in the game as they held an 8 point lead for the victory.

On the night, the Highlanders controlled the ball well by out rebounding the Mustangs 38 to 23 and shooting 56% from the field.

The Highlanders were led by Mada Abdelhamid (Fr. Auckland, New Zealand) who registered his second double-double of this season scoring 20 points and snagging 11 rebounds versus the Mustangs. Luke Mortenson (Sr. Greenville, NY) led the Highlanders in scoring with 24 points while also registering 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Corky McMullen (Sr. Castile , NY) scored 19 points while going 11 for 12 on Free Throws and assisting on 3 baskets. Yannick Anzuluni (Fr. Ottawa, ON) scored 10 points and snagged 8 rebounds while Allen Goodman (Sr. Citra, FL) scored 7 points and 5 rebounds on the night.

“Throughout the week we worked on finishing the game on the Free Throw line by making the shots which came into a real game situation tonight versus Myers. We were able to stop the Mustangs attack by possessing the ball well and executing what we learned. The result was a victory however, we must move on and focus on our next opponent the #1 AMC North division team, the Notre Dame Falcons,” said Head Coach Brad Zarges.

The Highlanders look to improve on their 8-10 overall record and capture their first conference win of the season on Saturday, January 27^th versus AMC North division Notre Dame College with the tip-off at 3PM.

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 26 2007 CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- January 26 2007
CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648