MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The RMU women's hockey team hits the road for a two-game series against Mercyhurst this weekend. The opener is set for Friday, January 24 at 6:00 PM, with the finale on Saturday, January 25 at 1:00 PM. Fans can catch both games live on FloHockey.
RMU LATELY
The Colonials (8-15-3, 2-8-2 #AHA) are coming off a series split with RIT at Clearview Arena. RMU dropped the opener 2-0 but mounted an impressive comeback in the second game, rallying from a three-goal deficit to secure a 5-4 overtime win. Key contributors included:
Emma Goding,
Catriona Crarer,
Morgan Giannone, and
Mya Neugent, each tallying a goal and an assist.
Mya Neugent netted the game-winning goal in overtime.
Mya Kearns recorded a season-high five blocked shots in the finale. In net, sophomore
Maggie Hatch played both games, making an impressive 43 saves in the overtime victory.
TEAM LEADERS
ALL-TIME VS. MERCYHURST
Since 2005, the Colonials and Lakers have faced off 83 times. Earlier this season in Moon Township, Mercyhurst secured a sweep, winning 2-0 and 5-0.
SCOUTING THE LAKERS
Mercyhurst (13-12-1, 8-4-0 #AHA) comes into the weekend receiving votes in the national polls. They recently fell 5-1 to No. 2 Ohio State but had previously gone on a six-game win streak, sweeping Lindenwood, Syracuse, and Saint Michael's.
Key players include:
- Vanessa Upson: Leads the team with 18 assists and 24 points.
- Julia Schalin: Freshman forward with a team-high 10 goals.
- Makayla Javier: Junior defenseman with 39 blocked shots.
- In goal, graduate netminder Jorden Mattison has been a reliable presence, earning eight wins in 16 appearances with a .928 save percentage.
UP NEXT
The Colonials will return home to close out the regular season with six straight games at Clearview Arena. They'll begin with a two-game series against Penn State, scheduled for January 31 and February 1.
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