RIT Upsets Penn State in Overtime Behind McNamara’s 34 Saves
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (Interstat) — Cassandra Barnes scored 2:42 into overtime to lift the RIT Tigers to a 3-2 upset victory over the fifth-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game Friday at Pegula Ice Arena.
The Tigers, who entered as heavy underdogs, improved to 16-16. Penn State fell to 28-5.
After a scoreless first period, all regulation goals came in the second. Penn State’s Maddy Christian opened the scoring. RIT responded with two goals 3:37 apart from Madison Buziak and Ireland Stein. Penn State’s Katelyn Roberts tied it late in the period.
RIT goaltender Brenna McNamara made 34 saves on 36 shots to secure the win. Tilli Keraenen assisted on two goals for the Tigers. Attendance was 641. The teams meet again Saturday.