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Caleb Craig

No. 15/15 Women's Hockey Falls to Union in Overtime 2-1

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -  The No. 15/15 Penn State women's ice hockey team fell to Union 2-1 in overtime on Friday night.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED 

  • Penn State struck first with 4:07 remaining in the first period off a power-play goal by Brianna Brooks to put the Nittany Lions ahead 1-0.
  • Union answered less than a minute later as Emily King scored for the Garnet Chargers to tie the game at 1-1.
  • After two scoreless periods, Maddie Leaney would score the game-winner for Union with 3:54 remaining in overtime to give the Garnet Chargers the victory.

GOALTENDERS

  • Katie DeSa made her first appearance in net this season making 12 saves and allowed two goals.


STATS AND NOTES

  • Brianna Brooks scored her fifth goal in her last six games played.
  • This is Penn State's first lost to Union since October 8, 2016.
  • Lyndie Lobdell recorded her sixth assist of the season.
  • Penn State out-shot Union 35-14. 

UP NEXT

  • Penn State looks to split the series with Union on Saturday, January 6 at 1 p.m.

 
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