Syracuse Edges RIT in Overtime Thriller
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Interstat) — Jessica Cheung scored with 1:22 remaining in overtime to lift the Syracuse women’s hockey team to a 3-2 victory over RIT on Friday night at Carrier Dome.
The Orange improved to 14-14-3, while the Tigers fell to 14-16. Syracuse goaltender Ava Drabyk made 32 saves for the win. RIT’s Brenna McNamara stopped 33 shots in the loss.
Syracuse’s Peyton Armstrong and RIT’s Jaidan Fahrny each scored in regulation. The teams traded goals throughout, with Fahrny opening the scoring in the first period and Armstrong answering in the second. The game remained tied after three periods, forcing overtime before Cheung’s decisive goal.
The teams will conclude their weekend series Saturday at RIT.