Pittsburgh, Pa. – After dropping a two-game series at home to College Hockey America leader Mercyhurst, the Robert Morris University women's hockey team seeks renewed energy on the road at second-place Syracuse in its final road trip of the regular season on Friday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. in Tennity Ice Pavilion in Syracuse, N.Y.
 
The Colonials (14-11-5, 6-6-4) split a series with the Orange (14-13-3, 10-4-2) earlier this season, and can clinch home ice for the first round of the CHA Tournament with a sweep of the upcoming weekend series. If RMU drops both games to Syracuse on the road, it can still secure home ice if fellow CHA opponent Lindenwood does not earn a point at Penn State this weekend.
 

ROBERT MORRIS AT SYRACUSE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12		Puck Drop	Live Stream	Live Stats
ROBERT MORRIS | SYRACUSE		7:00 p.m.	Eversport	Sidearm
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
ROBERT MORRIS | SYRACUSE		3:00 p.m.	Eversport	Sidearm

 
 
Robert Morris versus Syracuse
The Orange lead the Colonials in the all-time series between the two programs, 12-10-8. RMU and SU split a two-game series earlier this season. RMU dropped a 4-3 decision to Syracuse in overtime in Game 1, but rebounded in Game 2 to win in a 2-0 shutout. Senior captain Ashley Vesci scored twice in the OT loss to the Orange, while junior Mikaela Lowater tallied a goal and an assist. Vesci and redshirt sophomore Brittany Howard scored the two RMU goals in the shutout victory.
 
In the Hunt
Robert Morris currently ranks third in the CHA standings, but the Colonials are just six points behind second-place Syracuse and have a chance to further close the gap this weekend.
 
Season Notables
With four regular-season games remaining, the 2015-16 Colonials have already made their mark on the season record books. Robert Morris' 241 points (88G-153A) rank third all-time in RMU team season records. The Colonials are on pace to set a new team season record in points per game (currently averaging 8.03). Their 32 power-play goals and 153 assists on the year each rank second in their respective categories. Robert Morris' 14 wins this season rank fourth all time, and its four shutouts tie for second in team season annals.
 
Among the Ranks
RMU ranks among the top five in NCAA DI women's hockey in power-play goals (32; 2nd), power-play assists (63; 2nd), penalty kills (113; 2nd), blocked shots (435; 8th) and blocked shots per game (14.50; 10th). RMU boasts a top-10 scoring offense (tenth), power play (fourth), penalty kill (eighth) and combined special teams (T-eighth).
 
Freshman Phenoms
Three Colonials freshmen rank in the top 20 in points per game among rookies, including eighth-place Sarah Quaranta (0.77) and 16^th-place Amber Rennie (0.67).
 
 
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