Worcester, MA — The Highlanders (5-0) used their transition game to break open a close contest early in the second quarter and never trailed again while defeating the Mountaineers (1-3) in the opening round of the Laska Yuletide Invitational. Senior Ryan Dennis scored a game-high 22 points for the Highlanders, who will face Shrewsbury in the final at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Sophomore Hunter Berry topped the Mountaineers with 18 points.