HAMBURG, N.Y. – The Neumann University Women's Hockey team fell against Hilbert College in a non-conference game on Friday night by a final score of 2-1.
After a scoreless first period in which Neumann was outshot 17-7, Hilbert notched the first goal of the game with 5:23 left in the second. 4:14 into the third, the Hawks doubled their lead. The Knight pressed to get on the scoreboard throughout the final period and
Kenna Sanders finally broke through with 3:19 left in regulation. She took the puck inside of the blue line and wristed in her first of the season.
Brooke Markley earned an assist but that is as close as Neumann would come.
Chloe Ballew led with five shots on goal on eight total shots. Sanders hit the cage with all four shots she took while
Valerie Wheeler and
Marissa Rumsey had three shots each.
Noelle Woodard made 35 saves in goal.
Neumann (0-3) will try to get into the win column on Saturday afternoon as they'll again battle Hilbert College for a 2:00 PM start.
