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Collins' big game bests Penn State University in 7-0 Rhode Island University of win


Behind a great game by Sydney Collins, who had two goals and two assists, the Rhode Island University of Rams defeated the Penn State University Nitty Lions, 7-0.

Collins' tallies came at 11:47 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Rhode Island University of and 12:48 into the second to make the score 4-0 Rhode Island University of.

Rhode Island University of managed to stay out of the box better than usual, tallying one minor for two minutes in penalty time. The Rams finished below its season average of 6.0 penalty minutes per game. Rhode Island University of's defensive effort looked to be improved. The Rams gives up 2.3 goals on average per game. Penn State University was unable to stop Rhode Island University of from sending pucks towards the net, and the Rams eventually piled up 50 shots on goal. Rhode Island University of bested its season scoring average. This season, the Rams average 4.1 goals per contest. Rhode Island University of got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Rhode Island University of also got points from Kristen Levesque, who also racked up one goal and four assists to lead the team in points and Monica Darby, who also had two goals and two assists. Others who scored for Rhode Island University of included Caitlin McGuirl and Brenna Callahan, who each put in one. In addition, Rhode Island University of received assists from Jacquelyn Keable, who had one and Janessa Courtney, who had two.

The Nitty Lions could not produce up to their normal offensive output. Penn State University averages 2.8 goals per game.

Abigail Torres made 20 saves for the Rams on 20 shots. Rhode Island University of registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Allyssa Long rejected 43 shots on goal for the Nitty Lions. Penn State University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.