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%).
Bottom Line

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.