RPI handed No. 9 Clarkson a 3-1 loss, ending the Golden Knights’ eight-game winning streak despite Clarkson controlling play and outshooting the Engineers by a wide margin. RPI capitalized on rebounds and got 40 saves from Reese Keating to secure the upset.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: RPI 3, Clarkson 1.
  • Shots on goal: Clarkson 41, RPI 17.
  • Total shot attempts: Clarkson 82, RPI 31.
  • Reese Keating made 40 saves.
Yes, But

Clarkson generated most of the offense, but RPI defended shooting lanes, killed key penalties and converted rebound chances. Keating’s saves—including stops on two late scoring opportunities—helped preserve the lead.

State of Play
  • Clarkson is 10-3 overall and 2-1 in ECAC Hockey.
  • RPI improved to 2-13 overall and 1-5 in conference play.
  • Manon Le Scodan scored Clarkson’s lone goal; RPI’s Michaela Littlewood and Mia Montanari scored before an empty-net goal sealed the win.
What’s Next

Clarkson looks to rebound Saturday afternoon against Union College.

Bottom Line

Clarkson’s shot volume wasn’t enough: RPI made the decisive plays around the crease and got the goaltending needed to turn a lopsided shot count into an upset.