ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Assumption University women's ice hockey team fell to Rochester Institute of Technology 5-0 in their second game of the season at the Gene Polisseni Center on Saturday evening.
THE BASICS
Score: Rochester Institute of Technology 5, Assumption University 0
Records: Greyhounds (0-2-0, 0-0-0 NEWHA), Tigers (2-0-0, 0-0-0 CHA)
HOW IT HAPPENED
RIT took control early in the game, scoring two goals in the first period. A power-play goal from Ireland Stein at 6:46 opened the scoring. It was followed by an even strength goal by Jessie Burks putting the Tigers ahead 2-0.
The Tigers continued adding names to the scorecard in the second period, tallying two more goals. Kylie Aquaro extended the lead with another power-play goal at 3:34. Nicole Ness scored ten minutes later making it 4-0.
In the third period, Megan McCormick capped off the scoring for RIT at 7:17, solidifying the 5-0 victory.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Jadyn Weiser made 26 saves in goal for the Greyhounds.
- Assumption was outmatched 38-11 in shots on goal
- The Tigers went 2-for-6 on the power play, while The Hounds were 0-for-3.
- RIT's Kyla Bear led the game with three points on three assists.
- RIT leads the all-time series against Assumption 4-0-0.
UP NEXT
- Assumption at the University of New Hampshire on Friday, October 4, at 6:00 PM.
- RIT at Union, Friday, October 6, 6:00 pm.
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