Bridgeport, Conn. - The Assumption University women's ice hockey team led by two goals early, but Long Island University rallied with three goals in the final two periods to defeat the Greyhounds 3-2 on Wednesday night. Assumption drops to 0-5 on the season, while LIU improves to 1-3.

THE BASICS
Score: Long Island University 3, Assumption University 2
Records: Greyhounds (0-6-1, 0-3-0 NEWHA), Sharks (2-3-0, 2-1-0 NEWHA)

HOW IT HAPPENED:
Caroline Lilly opened the scoring for Assumption at 3:48 of the second period with an even-strength goal, assisted by Mikaela Langbacka. Jenna Chaplain then added a second goal for the Greyhounds at 9:21, finishing a setup from Avalyn Mikkelson. LIU responded quickly in the third period, scoring 12 seconds into the frame. The Sharks tied the game at 12:05 with a power-play goal and completed their comeback at 17:32 when Bri Eid netted the game-winner.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Assumption took 49 total shots, with 31 on goal, while LIU managed 31 total shots.
• Goaltender Carissa Mudrak made 29 saves for the Greyhounds, with a .914 save percentage.
• LIU scored on one of their four power plays, while Assumption went 0-for-3 on their opportunities.
• The Sharks lead the all-time series 4-0

Up Next:

• Assumption and LIU rematch tomorrow, Saturday, October 18, 2:00 pm.

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