Elmira College and Houghton University Set to Clash in Empire 8 Women’s Basketball Championship Quarterfinals
The Elmira College Soaring Eagles are poised to face off against the Houghton University Highlanders in the Empire 8 Women's Basketball Championship quarterfinals, marking the second consecutive season of this matchup. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening at the Nielsen Center. Last year, Elmira emerged victorious in the same round.
By the Numbers- Elmira holds a 19-22 all-time record against Houghton.
- Houghton's trio of Kayla Camacho (14.8), Crysta Lacrosse (11.8), and Tabitha DeVries (9.5) have contributed to 55.3% of the Highlander offense this season.
- The Highlanders rank top-ten nationally in scoring defense (48.2), blocks per game (5.7), field goal percentage defense (30.8%), and turnover margin (9.04).
- Nevaeh Winston '25 has averaged a career-best 10.7 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for Elmira, ranking 11th in the conference in field goal percentage.
- The Soaring Eagles rank 2nd in the Empire 8 in three-point field goal percentage (29.2%).
The Elmira College Soaring Eagles are set to battle the Houghton University Highlanders in the Empire 8 Women's Basketball Championship quarterfinals, building upon a longstanding rivalry and the stakes of the second consecutive season matchup.
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