ASTON, Pa. – The Neumann University women's hockey team battled against Alvernia University on Friday evening, falling 5-2 in Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) action.
 
The Golden Wolves scored the lone goal of the first period, coming at the 15:57 mark.
 
Sammie Haun scored her first collegiate goal 1:03 into the second period to tie the game at one. Chloe Ballew drew the assist. While on the power play, Charlotte Labre shot a rocket from the circle to give Neumann a 2-1 lead. Kaila Booth and Gia Santorello had the assists on the power play tally.
 
The Knights held the 2-1 lead until Alvernia scored two goals in 24 seconds later in the second. The Golden Wolves added another goal with 1:30 left in the second for a 4-2 score after two periods.
 
Alvernia added an insurance goal on the power play late in the third period for the 5-2 final.
 
Noelle Woodard made 29 saves in net for the Knights.
 
Neumann (2-7-0, 2-5-0 MAC) and Alvernia will face-off again tomorrow afternoon. Puck drop is slated for 2:00 PM.