WORCESTER, Mass – The Assumption University women's hockey team completed the weekend sweep of Saint Michael's College, as the Greyhounds recorded a 3-1 win over the Purple Knights in New England Women's Hockey Alliance action Saturday evening.
THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 3, Saint Michael's College 1
Records: Greyhounds (3-8-1, 3-5-1 NEWHA), Purple Knights (0-10-0, 0-8-0 NEWHA)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Assumption started fast, as
Kaitlyn Cielo potted an unassisted tally at 1:19 of the first period. The Greyhounds' lead would double at the 13:35 marker, as
Ella Rago scored her first goal of the year, with
Delaney Williams and
Teagan Vaughan recording helpers.
The hosts expanded their advantage to 3-0 in the middle frame, as
Ava McGaffigan scored on the saucer pass from
Sheridan Terrazzano. Assumption carried their 3-0 lead late into the third period before Saint Michael's scored with 2:26 on the game clock.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Carissa Mudrak logged 25 saves in the Assumption win.
- The Greyhounds outshot the Purple Knights 43-26, while the visitors won 33 of 65 faceoffs.
- Neither side scored on the power play, as both teams went 0-for-4.
- Assumption now leads the all-time series 2-0.
UP NEXT
- AU at Post, Saturday, November 18, 1:15 pm
- SMC vs. Sacred Heart, November 17, 7:00 pm
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