EAST MEADOW, N.Y.– The Assumption University women's ice hockey team surrendered three third period goals. The Greyhounds dropped their first New England Women's Hockey Alliance matchup of the year, as they fell 3-2 to Long Island University, Friday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Score: Long Island University 3, Assumption University 2
Records: Greyhounds (6-3-1, 6-1-0 NEWHA) | Sharks (6-4-1, 6-1-1 NEWHA)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Assumption wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as
Annie Forker scored just 13 seconds into the opening period off an assist from
Natalie Joiner, marking the fastest goal to begin a game in program history. The Greyhounds controlled much of the opening frame, outshooting LIU 10-5 while generating multiple scoring opportunities. Assumption continued to dictate the pace in the second period, maintaining its 1-0 advantage and holding a 19-14 edge in shots through 40 minutes.
Taylor Thompson turned aside all 14 shots she faced to keep the Sharks off the scoreboard.
The Greyhounds carried that momentum into the third period, doubling their lead at 7:09 when
Caroline Lilley scored off assists from
Ava McGaffigan and
Alexa Hanrahan. Despite controlling much of the contest, Assumption saw its two-goal advantage disappear quickly. LIU's Addison Robillard scored at 8:01 to cut the deficit to 2-1 before Autumn Kelly tied the game just 21 seconds later. The Sharks completed the comeback at 12:27 when Saga Odebrant scored the eventual game-winner, giving LIU its first lead of the afternoon.
Assumption continued to pressure the Sharks down the stretch, outshooting LIU 18-9 in the final period and generating several opportunities to find the equalizer. However, LIU held on for the 3-2 victory despite the Greyhounds holding a 37-23 advantage in shots
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Taylor Thompson finished with 20 saves.
- Neither side scored on the power play, as Assumption went 0-for-7, while LIU was 0-for-2.
- The Sharks won 26-of-50 faceoffs.
- LIU still leads the all-time series 9-3-1.
UP NEXT
- Assumption at Long Island University, Saturday, November 7, 2:00 pm
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