Engelbert Lifts Union Over Franklin Pierce in Overtime
GARDNER, Mass. (Interstat) — Karianne Engelbert scored in overtime to lift visiting Union past Franklin Pierce 4-3 in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game Friday at Gardner Veterans Arena. Engelbert recorded two goals and four shots on goal for the Garnet Chargers. Maddie Leaney, Union’s top star, had one goal, one assist, 11 shots on goal, two penalty minutes and one hit. Evie Hanson added one goal and eight shots, while Monja Wagner stopped 21 of 24 shots. Franklin Pierce took a 3-2 lead in the second period before Union tied it in the third. Caleigh Murphy, Anastasia Witmer and Mia Kraut scored for the Ravens. Witmer also recorded one hit. Brynn Levinson contributed an assist, and Melanie Targosz added two assists. Madi Gaines and Jill Willis also had assists for Union. Engelbert’s winner came at 62:58 elapsed. Union improved to 1-0, while Franklin Pierce dropped to 0-1. Attendance was 101.