Pittsburgh, Pa. – The Robert Morris University women's hockey team returns to the road for College Hockey America action at nearby conference rival Mercyhurst for a two-game series: Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Mercyhurst Ice Center in Erie, Pa.
 
RMU (9-5-2, 3-2-1) is coming off a series sweep of Maine, in which they defeated the Black Bears 5-1 on Friday and 3-0 on Saturday. Junior Mikaela Lowater was named CHA Player of the Week, and later, CHA Player of the Month for her continued success throughout November. In the Maine series, Lowater posted a power-play goal and two assists in two games. In doing so, she extended a six-game point streak. Lowater ranks fifth in the nation among defensemen in points per game (1.00).
 
The Lakers (7-7-2, 5-0-1) have won three of their last five and are coming off a split series with non-conference opponent Colgate. Mercyhurst took Game 1, 4-2, and dropped the second meeting, 0-3.
 
 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4		Puck Drop	Live Stats
ROBERT MORRIS | MERCYHURST		7:00 p.m.	Sidearm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
ROBERT MORRIS | MERCYHURST		2:00 p.m.	Sidearm

 
 
Robert Morris versus Mercyhurst
The Colonials are 8-37-1 all-time versus perennial CHA power Mercyhurst. RMU won the last meeting between the two programs, 3-2, on Jan. 31, 2015, in 84 Lumber Arena. Despite the Lakers' advantage in the series, the series record as of late has been more evenly spread (8-8-1).
 
Players to Watch
Junior defenseman Mikaela Lowater has tallied one point or more in the Colonials' last six games. She tied for the RMU lead last month with eight points on four goals and four assists. Robert Morris is 6-3-2 when Lowater records a point. Redshirt sophomore Brittany Howard is leading the Colonials with 20 points (7-13-20) and 13 assists.
 
Squad Goals
RMU is tied for 8^th in the nation in scoring offense. Its penalty kill is third in the nation and power play checks in at No. 7 (sixth in combined special teams).

Killin' It
Robert Morris has successfully killed off its last 19 consecutive penalties, dating back to Nov. 7 at RIT.
 
 
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