EAST MEADOW, N.Y. – The RMU women's hockey team skated to a 1-1 draw against LIU in game one of their non-conference series. The Colonials' record now stands at 5-12-2 overall, with a 0-7-1 mark in conference play.
FIRST PERIOD
- The Colonials jumped out to an early 1-0 lead just 90 seconds into the game, thanks to junior forward Morgan Giannone. Skating coast-to-coast from the defensive zone, Giannone fired a backhand shot past the LIU goaltender, with Kaitlyn Schooley earning her first assist of the season on the play.
- RMU outshot the Sharks 9-7 in the first period but failed to convert on two power-play opportunities.
SECOND PERIOD
- In the second period, LIU evened the score midway through the frame as Anna Fairman found the net, assisted by Alexa Degan.
- Both teams had ample power-play chances during the middle stanza but were unable to capitalize, keeping the game tied 1-1 heading into the third.
THIRD PERIOD
- The Colonials thought they had reclaimed the lead four minutes into the third period when Catriona Crarer scored, but a successful goaltender interference challenge by LIU nullified the goal.
- Despite outshooting the Sharks 9-8 in the period, RMU could not find a game-winner, sending the contest to overtime.
OVERTIME
- In the extra session, RMU had a power play but managed only one shot on goal. Neither team scored, resulting in a 1-1 tie.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
The Colonials outshot LIU 26-22, with Giannone and
Maddy Coene each recording five shots on goal. Giannone, along with teammates
Jersey Phillips,
Shayne Desjardins, and
Mya Neugent, finished with a +1 rating. RMU and LIU were evenly matched in the faceoff circle, each winning 28 draws, with graduate forward
Veronica Bac leading RMU with 12 wins. Defensively, the Colonials blocked five shots, while goaltender
Lucy Phillips made 21 saves to improve her save percentage to .913 this season.
UP NEXT
RMU will face LIU in the series finale tomorrow, with puck drop scheduled for 2:00 PM at Northwell Health Ice Center.
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