Alvernia University defeated Stevenson University 2-1 Saturday in a MAC women’s ice hockey game at BodyZone in Reading, Pennsylvania, completing a weekend sweep of the Mustangs.
The Golden Wolves improved to 2-4-0 overall and 2-2-0 in conference play. Stevenson fell to 0-4-0 overall and 0-4-0 in the conference. Alvernia built a two-goal lead before Stevenson scored in the final two minutes, but the Golden Wolves protected the advantage through the closing stretch.
How Alvernia took the lead
Neither team scored in the opening period, although Alvernia controlled much of the early offensive action. The Golden Wolves put 12 shots on the Stevenson goal in the first period, compared with six for the Mustangs, but the game remained tied 0-0 after 20 minutes.
Alexis Bernys broke the deadlock just before the midpoint of the second period. Her goal came just under 12 minutes into the frame and gave Alvernia a 1-0 lead. The Golden Wolves carried that margin into the second intermission after holding Stevenson without an equalizer during the remainder of the period.
Alvernia’s penalty kill also helped preserve the lead in the middle period. Stevenson had two power-play opportunities in the second, and the Golden Wolves successfully defended both of them.
Late push falls short
Riley Hill doubled Alvernia’s advantage with fewer than four minutes left in the third period. Hill sent a shot from the blue line that found the back of the net, putting the Golden Wolves ahead 2-0.
Stevenson answered during the final two minutes to cut the deficit to one goal. Alvernia held off the late pressure afterward to secure the 2-1 victory and the weekend sweep.
- Alvernia goals: Alexis Bernys and Riley Hill
- Alvernia assists: Emma Hart and Addy Gularte assisted on Hill’s goal
- Goaltending: Stephanie Skorupa made 30 saves, including 12 in each of the final two periods
- Faceoffs: Sikke Ask led Alvernia with nine wins, while Maggie Donnelly added five
Next game
Alvernia’s next game is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 20, when the Golden Wolves travel to Wilkes-Barre to face King’s College. The game is set for 7 p.m.
