Union Women’s Hockey Team Secures Win Against Robert Morris

Maci, the newly appointed coach of the Union women’s hockey team, led her team to a win against Robert Morris, replacing Josh Sciba who stepped down in late June.

Union continued its 14-game losing streak, having lost their final 13 games last season and a 3-1 decision to Robert Morris on Friday.

Game Highlights

The Garnett Chargers (1-1) scored two power play goals in the first quarter. Stephanie Bourgue scored the first goal just over three minutes into the game. Karianne Englebert got the other one in the second half.

Robert Morris closed within one point on an Emma Goding goal with 1:25 left in the first. Mallory Mauracher restored Union’s two-goal lead less than six minutes into the second period.

Veronica Bac brought the Colonials within a goal on a power play tally with 1:49 left in the third period. But Maren Friday sealed the win with an empty-net power-play goal with 41.9 seconds left.

Upcoming Games

Union is scheduled to open the Messa Rink portion of its schedule next weekend when it hosts RIT on Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m.

Game Statistics

Union 11-9-17 — 37

Robert Morris 6-9-9 — 24

Power Play Opportunities

Union 3/5; Robert Morris 1/5

Goalie Performance

Union, Matsuukas 1-1-0 (24 shots-22 saves)

Robert Morris, Phillips 0-1-0 (36-33)

Referees and Linesmen

Referees — Kyler Speice, Kyle Walsh

Linesmen – Joan Paul, Andy Zawada