Robert Morris Colonials (1-3-0, 0-0-0 CHA) vs. Colgate Raiders (0-1-0, 0-0-0 ECAC)
Friday, October 10, 2014 / 84 Lumber Arena – Pittsburgh, Pa.  / 3:05 PM
Saturday, October 11, 2014 / 84 Lumber Arena – Pittsburgh, Pa. / 3:05 PM

Top Story – Robert Morris split a series with Maine this past weekend, earning its first win in the process. The Colonials dropped the first game of the series to the Black Bears, 3-2, in overtime. That defeat was RMU's first in overtime since Feb. 16, 2013 at Lindenwood, and dropped the team to 0-3 for the first time since the 2007-08 season. However, the Colonials rebounded the next day, avoiding their first 0-4 start since 2005-06 with a 1-0 victory against Maine. The 1-0 win was the first of that kind for RMU since Jan. 28, 2012 when it defeated Niagara at home with a goal from Brianna Delaney.


 
Series History – The Colonials have played Colgate twice in program history, with each contest providing completely different results. In their last meeting, RMU used the strength of their power play unit, as they converted on four of eight chances en route to a 5-2 victory over the Raiders. Rebecca Vint scored twice in the win, while Kelsey Thomas added a goal and an assist. The teams met for the first time on Nov. 11, 2005, with Colgate winning in dominant fashion, 9-0. Quinn Caggiula made 44 saves in the loss as the Colonials were outshot, 53-11.
 
Scouting Colgate – The Raiders have played just once this season, dropping a 2-1 contest at Syracuse. Colgate finished last season with an overall record of 10-22-2 and a mark of 7-15-0 in ECAC play. The Raiders' leading scorer returns in senior forward Miriam Drubel, who tallied 10 goals and 13 assists in 2013-14. Three different goaltenders saw significant time between the pipes for Colgate last season, including sophomore Ashlynne Rando, who made 27 saves in the Raiders' loss to the Orange. As a freshman, Rando went 6-10-1 with a 2.70 goals against average and a save percentage of .900.
 
Last Time Out – Robert Morris hit the road for its first series away from 84 Lumber Arena last weekend as it played Maine.
 
The first game saw the Colonials drop a heartbreaker in overtime, 3-2.
 
Jessica Gazzola scored the first goal of her career in the defeat, while Maeve Garvey also lit the lamp for RMU. Ashley Vesci tallied two assists for the Colonials.
 
Jessica Dodds stopped 28 of 31 shots she faced.
 
The rubber match went RMU's way with a 1-0 victory.
 
With less than 12 minutes remaining in the game, Rikki Meilleur gathered a pass from Katie Fergus on a two-on-one breakaway and beat the Black Bears goaltender.
 
Courtney Vinet picked up the third shutout of her career, making 18 saves in the win.
 
Know Your Enemy – The Robert Morris senior class is the only ones to play Colgate in their career, as the Colonials and Raiders played on Nov. 22, 2011.
 
In that game, then-freshman Rebecca Vint registered her fifth multi-goal game of the season with two power-play tallies in a 5-2 victory.
 
Joining Vint on the scoreboard was her linemate Katie Fergus, who scored a third-period power-play goal.
 
The Decider – Sophomore forward Rikki Meilleur has only scored two goals in her brief career at Robert Morris, but both of the tallies were of the game-winner variety.
 
Last Saturday in the third period against Maine, Meilleur corralled a pass from Katie Fergus before lofting a shot over the Black Bears goaltender's shoulder to give RMU the only goal in a 1-0 victory.
 
Her first career goal didn't provide the same dramatics, but it was still important. On Jan. 18, 2014 at No. 10 Quinnipiac, Meilleur scored off passes from Ashley Vesci and Brandi Pollock to double the Colonials' 1-0 lead. RMU eventually won that contest, 5-1, giving the then-freshman forward the deciding goal.
 
The 100 Club – Seniors Rebecca Vint and Katelyn Scott each played in the 100th game of their careers last weekend at Maine, becoming the 31st and 32nd players in program history to reach the century mark.
 
Two other seniors are within striking distance of "The 100 Club" this season. Katie Fergus already topped the mark in the CHA Semifinals last season.
 
Erin Staniewski is 16 contests shy of the century mark, while Kelsey Gunn is nine games away from 100, although she played 26 of those at Niagara University in 2011-12.
 
New assistant coach Chelsea Walkland is the program's all-time leader for games played with 140.
 
A Household Name – Robert Morris continues to make its presence in the national scene as it was recognized by this week's USA Today / USA Hockey Magazine Poll.
 
The Colonials received three votes in the rankings and are one of four teams - North Dakota, Bemidji State, and RIT - that are in the 'receiving votes' section of the poll.
 
Right Spot, Right Time – The Colonials' 1-0 victory this past weekend at Maine was their first 1-0 win over an opponent since Jan. 28, 2012.
 
In that game, Brianna Delaney potted the game-winning goal off a helper from Katie Fergus.
 
Assisting on Rikki Meilleur's tally last Saturday? Katie Fergus.
 
Networking with the Colonials – Fans can follow the Colonials on Twitter @RMUWHockey to get updates on the team throughout the season. The account has the 15th most followers among NCAA Division I women's hockey teams at 1,144.
 
On This Date in History – The Colonials have played four times on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 in their history, compiling an overall record of 3-1-0.
 
October 10, 2008: Robert Morris 1, Syracuse 0
- Brianne McLaughlin, Sr., G; 21 saves
- Sara O'Malley, So., F; 1 goal
October 10, 2009: Northeastern 4, Robert Morris 0
October 11, 2008: Robert Morris 3, Syracuse 2
- Megan Picinic, Sr., F; 1 goal, 1 assist
- Kathryn Stack, Fr., D; 1 goal, 1 assist
October 11, 2013: Robert Morris 2, Bemidji State 1
- Kylie St. Louis, Sr., D; 2 assists
- Courtney Vinet, Jr., G; 28 saves