No. 7 Penn State edged RIT 1-0 in Rochester, with junior Abby Stonehouse scoring the game-winner late in the second period and first-year goalie Morgan Stickney stopping every shot she faced. The Nittany Lions’ penalty kill and a dominant third-period effort helped preserve the shutout.

By the Numbers
  • Stickney made 13 saves for her second shutout of the season.
  • Penn State outshot RIT 35-13, including 14-4 in the third period.
  • Stonehouse has 2 game-winning goals this season and 5 in her career.
  • First-year Sofia Ismael has 15 points: 6 goals and 9 assists.
Yes, But

Penn State created chances throughout the game but couldn’t convert on its power-play opportunities. RIT stayed within one goal, but managed only 13 shots and could not solve Stickney.

State of Play
  • Penn State leads the two-game series after Friday’s shutout win.
  • Stickney’s fifth career win puts her second in program history for victories by a first-year goalie.
  • Ismael leads NCAA first-years in goals and is tied for the national lead in assists and points.
What’s Next

Penn State and RIT meet again Saturday at 2 p.m. at Gene Polisseni Center to close the series.

Bottom Line

Stonehouse supplied the decisive finish, but Penn State’s defense and Stickney’s composure made the narrow lead stand.