In the NCAA women's ice hockey tournament, 7th-ranked Cortland was defeated 3-1 by 14th-ranked Elmira in the opening round, ending Cortland's first postseason appearance after securing their first league title. Meggan Cramer scored the only goal for Cortland, assisted by Dany Donegan and Ainsley Delacourt. Elmira's goals came from McKenzie Schmidt, Emily Lenzen, and Emma Bradbury, with Lexi Hoffmann providing two assists. Cortland's Molly Goergen made 34 saves, while Elmira's Chloe Beaubien stopped 24 shots.

By the Numbers
  • Elmira Soaring Eagles: 36 shots on goal
  • Cortland Red Dragons: 25 shots on goal
State of Play
  • Cortland closed the season with a 20-6-2 record
  • Elmira's record stands at 21-7-1
Bottom Line

Cortland's first NCAA postseason run concludes with a 3-1 loss to Elmira, despite a historic league title win. Elmira's victory advances them in the tournament, showcasing a strong performance.