MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The RMU women's hockey team fell in the series finale to RIT, 5-1, on Saturday night at Clearview Arena. With the loss, the Colonials move to 3-3-0 overall and 1-1-0 in Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) play.
FIRST PERIOD
The Tigers struck first just seven minutes into the contest, as Addie Alvarez gave RIT its first lead of the weekend with an even-strength tally.
Two minutes later, RIT capitalized on its first power play opportunity. Following a scramble in front of the net, Brac Kelley pushed the puck across the line to make it 2-0.
The Tigers carried the momentum through the first 20 minutes, outshooting RMU 13-7.
SECOND PERIOD
The second period tightened up defensively, with both teams combining for only 10 shots on goal. Still, RIT managed to extend its advantage midway through the frame when Riley Gramlich scored the Tigers' second power play goal of the night, making it 3-0.
Afterward, RMU killed off another RIT power play and used that momentum to get on the board. From the blue line,
Shayne Desjardins fired a wrist shot through traffic for her second goal of the season, assisted by
Lindsey Smolen and
Calli Arnold.
THIRD PERIOD
The Colonials generated more offense in the final frame, outshooting RIT 11-4, but couldn't find another breakthrough.
The Tigers sealed the result with an empty-net goal and another in the closing minutes to take the 5-1 victory.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- RIT outshot RMU, 24-21. Senior Morgan Giannone led the Colonials with four shots.
- Special teams proved pivotal, as RIT went 2-for-7 on the power play while RMU finished 0-for-3.
- Defensively, Desjardins, Emma Goding, and Laura Eustace each blocked a team-high three shots.
- RMU continued its dominance in the faceoff circle, winning 32 of 53 draws (60.4%). Jessica MacKinnon won 16 of 23 (69.6%), while Catriona Crarer went 10 of 13 (76.9%).
- Goaltender Maggie Hatch made 19 saves in the effort.
UP NEXT
RMU hits the road next weekend for a non-conference series at Yale. The opener is set for Friday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m., followed by the finale on Saturday, October 18 at 3:00 p.m.
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