The Naval Academy Midshipmen fell behind early, and the Rhode Island University of Rams kept piling on the points on the way to a 9-2 victory.

Rhode Island University of got the win behind a great game by Kristy Kennedy, who had six goals and one assist. Kennedy notched his first tally 7:52 into the first period. He then added goals at 12:33 into the first, at 21 seconds into the second, at 1:05 into the second, at 17:47 into the second, and at 7:04 into the third.

The Rams forced Naval Academy's goalies to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, launching 59 shots and forcing 50 saves. Andie Coutoulakis made 12 stops and Sarah Hutchinson made 38. Rhode Island University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Midshipmen to score on any of their four power plays. The Rams surpassed their usual scoring output this season. Rhode Island University of averages 4.0 goals per game.

Rhode Island University of additionally got points from Janessa Courtney, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Bethany Saunders, who also racked up one goal and four assists. Monica Darby also scored for Rhode Island University of. More assists for Rhode Island University of came via Cassie Catlow, who had two and Jacquelyn Keable, Jillian Holden, Lexie Stefekos, and Marykate Stimpson, who each chipped in one.

Naval Academy managed to stay out of the box better than usual, tallying one minor for two minutes in penalty time. The Midshipmen ended up below its season average of 6.0 penalty minutes per game.

Naval Academy was led by Emily Buzzard, who had one goal and one assist. Buzzard scored 15:55 into the second period to make the score 7-2 Rhode Island University of. Allyson Strachan assisted on the tally. Naval Academy also got a goal from Cara Pastrana as well.

Sydney Collins recorded 17 saves for the Rams. Rhode Island University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.