2014-15 Regular Season
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Liberty University shrugs off penalties, upends Robert Morris University (IL), 5-0Edge 3 - Jefferson Sat, Oct 25, 2014 The Robert Morris University (IL) Eagles failed to take advantage of their power play opportunities and the Liberty University Flames shook off a number of penalties to win, 5-0. Liberty University was led by Amanda Grainger, who racked up one goal and one assist. Grainger scored 3:21 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Liberty University. Madison Fischer assisted on the tally. The Flames forced Eagles' netminders to work all game long, launching 31 shots and forcing 26 saves. Laura Noble made 18 stops and Anna Salvaggio made eight. Liberty University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on 10 Robert Morris University (IL) power plays. The Flames could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game. Liberty University additionally got points from Carrie Jickling, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Catharine Burrell, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Liberty University also had goals scored by Marissa Graham and Clarissa Tipping, who each put in one. More assists for Liberty University came via Autumn Kucharczyk, who had one. Robert Morris University (IL) did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Eagles put an average of 2.9 pucks into the net per game. Robert Morris University (IL)'s defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. The Eagles give up 2.5 goals per game. Liberty University's Kristina Toppazzini stopped 23 shots out of the 23 that he faced. The Flames registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Robert Morris University (IL) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.
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