NASHUA, N.H. –  The Rivier women's ice hockey team fell to Worcester St., 3-1, in Massachusetts Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action on Saturday evening at Conway Arena. 

With the result, the Raiders moved to 13-7-0 (8-3-0 MASCAC), while the Lancers moved to 12-8-0 (9-1-0 MASCAC).

HOW IT HAPPENED

• First-year Giada Musa lit the lamp for the Raiders 3:04 into the opening frame, connecting with junior Kayley Young and senior Molly Dukesherer.
• The remainder of the period featured back-and-forth play, with Rivier holding a slight 8–5 edge in shots on goal.
•  Junior Rebecca McKelvey blocked three shots to help preserve the one-goal lead heading into the second frame.
• Rivier's best opportunity to extend the lead came on the power play, where the Raiders fired four consecutive shots on net but were unable to capitalize.
•  Junior Taylor Bruno turned aside all eight shots she faced in the second period, preserving the 1-0 advantage heading into the final frame.
• Worcester leveled the score at the 12:10 mark on a power play, then 1:11 later took the lead off a rebounded shot.
• The Raiders pulled the goalie with 1:24 remaining and generated four consecutive shots in a final push to tie the game, but were unable to convert.
• The Lancers cleared the zone and sealed the game with an empty-net goal, securing the 3-1 final.

BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN

• The Lancers outshot the Raiders 28-24.
• Bruno saved 25 shots.
• First-years Ella Spinazola, Olivia Tucker, and McKelvey all led with three blocked shots

UP NEXT

The Raiders are back in action on Tuesday, February 10, for their final non-conference contest against Salve Regina at St. George's Ice Arena. Puck drop is at 8:00 p.m.