MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Post scored with 10 seconds remaining in overtime to defeat RMU, 2-1, and earn its first win of the season. The Colonials are now 1-1 to begin the 2026-27 campaign.
FIRST PERIOD
Post scored the first goal of the game, just as they did last night. On the Eagles' first shot of the game, Kingston Golding stole the puck and scored 19 seconds into the contest to give Post an early 1-0 lead.
The Colonials dominated the remainder of the period, outshooting Post, 18-3, but could not find the back of the net.
Jessica MacKinnon came close to tying the game on the power play, but her shot rang off the post.
SECOND PERIOD
Neither side found the back of the net during the middle frame. RMU's defense completely shut down Post's offense, holding the Eagles without a shot on goal despite Post receiving two power-play opportunities.
The Colonials recorded nine shots on goal in the period but remained scoreless after 40 minutes of play.
THIRD PERIOD
Entering the third period, Post held onto its 1-0 lead for nearly 14 minutes until RMU's hat trick hero from last night tied the game.
Mary Snyder sent the puck toward the net, where
Rowyn Ringor took a shot that was saved. Brezenski collected the rebound and buried it to tie the game and force overtime.
OVERTIME
RMU dominated the chances in overtime, outshooting Post, 6-1.
Alaina Giampietro hit the post early in the extra period, while MacKinnon,
Catriona Crarer and
Mya Kearns each had significant opportunities late in the game but were unable to capitalize.
With 10 seconds remaining in overtime, Post broke out of its defensive zone and created a breakaway opportunity. Jodie Rose finished the chance to score the game-winning goal and give the Eagles a 2-1 victory.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- RMU outshot Post, 49-8. Giampietro and Rowyn Ringor each recorded a team-high eight shots.
- Brezenski and Kearns each finished with a +1 rating. Brezenski is now +7 through two games.
- The Colonials won 43 of 62 faceoffs (69.4%). MacKinnon won a team-high 24 draws and won 77.4% of her attempts in the circle. Ava Vrana also won 10 of 14 faceoffs.
- Taylor Storey blocked a team-high three shots.
- Both teams were scoreless on the power play, with Post finishing 0-for-4 and RMU going 0-for-6.
- Senior goaltender Maggie Hatch made six saves.
MILESTONE REACHED
Senior
Catriona Crarer appeared in her 100th career game. The Pickering, Ontario native has recorded 10 goals, 20 assists and 30 points during her career.
UP NEXT
RMU will begin conference play next weekend with a two-game series at Penn State. Game one is set for Friday, October 2 at 6:00 PM, with the series finale scheduled for Saturday, October 3 at 2:00 PM.
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