NASHUA, N.H. – The Rivier women's ice hockey team secured its first win of the season in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) play Tuesday evening, edging Salem St. in a 2-1 overtime victory.
With the win, the Raiders improved to 2-1 (1-0 MASCAC), while the Vikings dropped to 0-5 (0-1 MASCAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Despite the Raiders' offensive pressure in the first period, outshooting the Vikings 11-4, they were unable to find the back of the net as the score remained deadlocked at 0-0 heading into the second frame.
- Salem State struck first at 17:02 of the second to go up 1-0.
- At 10:23 in the third, first-year Chloe Bryda buried the equalizer, the first goal of her collegiate career, connecting with junior Rebecca McKelvey.
- In the closing minutes of regulation, both teams traded chances, with the Vikings holding a slight 9-8 edge in shots, but neither side could find the go-ahead goal, forcing overtime.
- With just 2:34 left in overtime, senior Olivia Schultz set up McKelvey for the golden goal, lifting the Raiders to a 2-1 win.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Rivier held a 38-30 advantage in faceoffs.
- The Raiders outshot the Vikings 34-26.
- In net, first-year Emily Krauss recorded 25 saves.
- Sophomore Keegan McGaheran and first-year Marina Bassett each won a team-high 13 faceoffs.
UP NEXT
The Raiders continue conference play on the road against MCLA at Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink on Friday, November 14. Puck drop is at 6:00 p.m.
