Utica vs. Nazareth: Women’s Hockey UCHC Championship Clash for NCAA Tournament Berth
The No. 11 Utica University women's hockey team is set to face the Nazareth University Golden Flyers in the UCHC Championship game, with the victor earning a spot in the NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey Tournament. Utica secured their place by defeating Manhattanville College 5-1 in the UCHC Semifinals, led by Erica Sloan's three points and Angela Hawthorne's strong performance in goal.
By the Numbers- Utica University improved to No. 11 in the US College Hockey Online Women's Top 15, moving up three spots from the previous ranking.
- Utica out-shot Manhattanville 30 to 15 in the UCHC Semifinals, with Erica Sloan setting the program's all-time goals record.
- Utica University heads to the UCHC Championship game for the second consecutive season, aiming to avenge their previous loss to Nazareth and secure their first conference championship.
- Nazareth University, the top seed in the UCHC Conference Tournament, has notched impressive wins and boasts multiple key playmakers ahead of the championship clash.
The winner of the UCHC Championship will earn an automatic berth to the NCAA Division III Tournament, with the NCAA selection airing on Sunday, March 3 at 8:30 p.m. on NCAA.com.
Bottom LineUtica University faces a crucial showdown with Nazareth University, pursuing redemption and their first UCHC Championship, while both teams aim for a coveted spot in the NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey Tournament.
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