RIT hosts No. 4 Northeastern for two nonconference games this weekend at the Gene Polisseni Center, with both puck drops set for 3 p.m. The Tigers are looking to rebound after two losses to Brown; Northeastern arrives after a win and a tie against Quinnipiac.

By the Numbers
  • RIT is 4-3-1 all-time against Northeastern?
  • Northeastern is 3-1-1 this season; RIT’s record was not provided.
  • RIT averages 2.3 goals for and 4.5 against per game; Northeastern averages 3.2 for and 1.6 against.
  • Northeastern leads the all-time series, 16-0-1.
Yes, But

RIT’s offense has shown contributors, led by Zoe Ziotas’ nine points, but the Tigers have allowed nearly three times as many goals per game as Northeastern. The Huskies’ 1-for-16 power play is a potential weakness, though their goaltending has been strong: Lisa Jönsson has a .963 save percentage.

State of Play
  • RIT lost 6-1 and 3-1 to Brown in its last two games.
  • Northeastern tied Quinnipiac 2-2, then won 5-1.
  • Both games are scheduled for 3 p.m. at RIT’s Gene Polisseni Center.
What's Next

The weekend series gives RIT a chance to test itself against a nationally ranked opponent and improve on its 0-16-1 record in the matchup.

Bottom Line

RIT faces a steep challenge: Northeastern is stronger on both sides of the puck and has dominated the series, so limiting scoring chances—and finding a way past Jönsson—will be key.