HAMILTON - Colgate fell 3-1 to RIT in the second contest of the weekend against the Tigers at Class of 1965 Arena.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Colgate began the first period asserting offensive pressure with a series of attempts early on. Despite sustained efforts from Avery Pickering, Emma Pais, and Jaimee Spring, the Tigers' goaltender Sophia Bellina proved difficult to beat, making several saves. Brooke Davis countered for Colgate with strong goaltending to keep the Tigers at bay during their offensive pushes.
The breakthrough came at 19:27 when Pais scored the period's only goal, assisted by Spring, giving Colgate the lead just before the intermission. The period concluded with Colgate holding a 1-0 advantage over the Tigers.
Early in the second frame, Madeline Palumbo struck the pipe during a power play. Despite consistent pressure, Colgate was unable to convert, and the power play concluded without a goal.
The Tigers capitalized on an even-strength opportunity at 13:18 when Tilli Keraenen scored unassisted, shifting the momentum. The period closed with the score knotted at one.
Colgate started the third period with strong faceoff control, winning several draws, including one by Sara Stewart at the very start. The Tigers broke the deadlock with a goal at 12:07 by Ireland Stein, assisted by Keraenen and Pickering, which proved to be the game-winning goal. Colgate pressed on, continuing to generate chances, but were unable to equalize.
In the final minutes the Tigers secured the victory with an empty-net goal by Linda Rulle at 18:57. The game concluded with a 3-1 score in favor of the Tigers.
GAME NOTES
- Emma Pais scored her team-leading 11th goal of the season.
- Brooke Davis made 23 saves in between the pipes for the Raiders.
- The Raiders were penalized zero times for the first time in a game this season.
UP NEXT
The Raiders (5-6-1, 1-2-1 ECAC) are set to play in a home-and-home series against Cornell next weekend in an ECAC Championship rematch. The first of the two-game series will be at Class of 1965 Arena on Friday at 3 p.m.
