Pittsburgh, Pa. – After splitting its College Hockey America opening weekend at home with Syracuse, the Robert Morris University women's hockey team faces its first conference road test of the season, when the Colonials travel to RIT for a two-game series on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m.
 
The Colonials (5-4-1, 1-1-0) fell just short in a 4-3 OT loss to the Orange last weekend, but bounced back in Game 2 with a 2-0 shutout victory. Senior captain Ashley Vesci combined for three goals in two games, including the first shorthanded tally of the season in Saturday's win. Redshirt sophomore Brittany Howard posted the game-winner Saturday, her team-leading second of the year. Junior Mackenzie Johnston extended her four-game point streak with an assist in both games against the Orange.
 

ROBERT MORRIS AT RIT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6		Puck Drop	Live Stream	Live Stats	Radio
ROBERT MORRIS | RIT		7:00 p.m.	EverSport	Sidearm	WITR
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
ROBERT MORRIS | RIT		3:00 p.m.	EverSport	Sidearm	WITR

 
 
Robert Morris versus RIT
The Colonials trail in the all-time series with the Tigers, 6-9-3. Two of the four most recent meetings between the two squads have ended in a 2-2 tie in overtime. The last time RMU defeated RIT was on Jan. 9, 2015, in Rochester, N.Y. in a 2-0 shutout victory. Junior Mackenzie Johnston netted the insurance goal, and juniors Maeve Garvey, Mikaela Lowater and Rikki Meilleur all posted assists.
 
#Winning
With last weekend's 2-0 victory over CHA opponent Syracuse, junior goaltender Jessica Dodds is now tied with Kristen DiCiocco for the all-time career wins record (35). She is also now tied with Brianne McLaughlin for the all-time career shutout record at RMU (8).
 
CHA Standouts
Redshirt sophomore Brittany Howard and freshman Sarah Quaranta are among the top-five points scorers in the CHA. Howard is tied for second in the league (5-7-12) and Quaranta sits in a tie for fourth (1-10-11). Freshman Kirsten Welsh leads the conference in power-play points (4). Junior Mikaela Lowater tops the CHA in defenseman scoring (3-5-8). Junior goaltender Jessica Dodds leads the conference in winning percentage (.625) and is second in goals against average (2.10) and save percentage (.931).
 
Killin' It
Robert Morris has killed off 23 consecutive penalties dating back to October 3.
 
Hot Streaks
Senior Ashley Vesci has now posted points in four consecutive games and scored in two straight (4-1-5). Junior Mackenzie Johnston has posted points in her last four outings (2-2-4).
 
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