ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Interstat) — The RIT Tigers scored twice in the third period to pull away from the Syracuse Orange for a 4-2 victory in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game Saturday at Gene Polisseni Center before 868 fans.

Linda Rulle led RIT with two goals, including the game-winner late in the second period. Tilli Keraenen added a goal and two assists. Stella Costabile had a goal and an assist for Syracuse, which erased a 1-0 deficit with two second-period goals.

RIT goaltender Sophia Bellina made 22 saves for the win. The Tigers improved to 15-16 overall, while Syracuse fell to 14-15-3.