OSWEGO, NY - Utica University's women's hockey team traveled to face off against #11-ranked Oswego State. The hosting Lakers outshot the Pioneers 30-21, turning in a 3-0 victory. The teams will rematch tomorrow evening, with Utica hosting in the second game. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 pm. 

The Pioneers were held scoreless in the contest, putting a total of 21 of their shots on target. Jerome Maya and Veronica Houk (Richboro, PA) tied for the team lead with three shots on goal. Samantha Dobrzynski (Garnet Valley, PA/) again led Utica at the faceoff dot, winning eight of her 15 draws. Grace Joscelyn (Loudon, NH/) and Angelina Garganese (Winter Springs, Fl/) contributed in the defensive zone, blocking five and three shots, respectively. Katherine Sheahan (Oak Lawn, IL) tended the net for the Pioneers, making 27 saves to hold a .900 save percentage for the night. 

Seven different Lakers ended the night with a point, but none with more than one. Erika Parenti scored the first, and game-winning, goal, followed by Lauren Riccobelli and Georgia Cunliffe. Alexandra O'Brien, Katie Demers, Meagan Smith, and Sydney Pinti were each credited with one assist across the three goals. Mia Devivo made 21 saves in her shutout victory.

Parenti opened the scoring at the 14:02 mark of the 2nd period on the power play. Pinti tallied an assist on the goal. Riccobelli's goal came less than two minutes into the 3rd period on an Oswego counterattack. After a pass by Smith, O'Brien took a shot, gathering her own rebound to the left side of the goal. With Utica's goalie pulled over from the initial save, O'Brien passed back across the crease, with the puck being tapped in by Riccobelli. With 42 seconds remaining in the game, Cunliffe scored the final goal shorthanded off a quick takeaway and pass by her teammate Demers.

The teams will rematch tomorrow at the Utica University Nexus Center. Puck drop for game two of the miniseries is set for 3:00 pm.