PITTSTON, Pa. – After picking up their first win of the season on Friday, the Neumann University Men's Hockey team dropped a 3-1 decision to their UCHC rivals, the King's College Monarch on Saturday afternoon.
The Knights fell behind at the 5:41 mark of the first period but they responded well early in the second. 2:54 into the frame,
Luke Croucher picked up his first goal of the season on assists from
Yancy Whitaker and
Brady Mistler, tying the game at one apiece. The Monarchs only needed six seconds to take the lead back and they were able to double that lead with 8:42 left in the period. Although they held the shots lead at 28-18, Neumann could not break through in the third period.
Cameron Hatziioannou led the offensive chances with five shots on goal while Mistler and Whitaker had three each.
Cole DeFazio suffered the loss in goal with a 15 save effort.
Neumann(1-4, 1-3 UCHC) will be back in action on Tuesday when they visit Arcadia University. The game is scheduled for a 5:00 PM start.
