Hockey / Rhode Island Beats Penn State University 7-4 as Difilippo Nets Hat Trick

Rhode Island Beats Penn State University 7-4 as Difilippo Nets Hat Trick


 

The Penn State University Nitty Lions could not stop the Rhode Island Rams' Alisha Difilippo, who tallied a hat trick in a 7-4 win.

Difilippo notched her first tally 41 seconds into the first period. She then added goals at 12:54 into the first and at 17:12 into the second.

 

In the losing effort, Penn State University was led by Darby Kern, who had three goals.

Rhode Island forced the Nitty Lions goalie Allyssa Long to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots. The Rams found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Rhode Island University of averages 3.7 goals per game.

Rhode Island University of additionally got points from Kristen Levesque, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Marykate Stimpson, who also registered one goal and one assist. Sydney Collins also scored for Rhode Island. Other players who recorded assists URI were Monica Darby, who had one and Casey Mccormick, Brenna Callahan, and Lexie Stefekos, who each chipped in two.

Penn State University also got points from Claire Gauthier, who also finished with one goal and one assist. In addition, Penn State University received assists from Lucy Yeatman, who had one and Riley OConnor, who had two.

The Rams' Abigail Torres stopped 20 shots out of the 24 that she faced. Rhode Island incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Long rejected 29 shots on goal for Penn State University. The Nitty Lions incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.