Stevenson University Women’s Ice Hockey Opens Season With 5-2 Loss to Lebanon Valley College, as the Mustangs fell to Lebanon Valley College on Friday, Nov. 6, in Reisterstown, Md. Stevenson began the season 0-1 overall and 0-1 in MAC play.
Lebanon Valley College Takes Early Lead
Lebanon Valley College scored at 10:40 of the first period to take a 1-0 lead. The Flying Dutchmen added a power-play goal at 7:18 of the second period before Stevenson University answered later in the frame.
Jalyn Jones scored Stevenson’s first goal on the power play at 11:13 of the second period. Kylie Chandler and Emma DeMan assisted on the goal, but Stevenson entered the second intermission trailing 2-1.
Stevenson University Adds Two Goals in Third Period
Lebanon Valley College extended its lead with another power-play goal early in the third period. Molly McCabe answered for Stevenson, scoring her first collegiate goal with assists from Jones and DeMan. Lebanon Valley added a goal at 13:12 before scoring a shorthanded empty-net goal at 17:31 to secure the 5-2 victory.
Stats and Standouts
Stevenson held a 42-39 advantage in shots on goal and won 35 of 63 faceoffs. Callie Siek and Emma DeMan led the Mustangs in faceoffs. Jones and DeMan recorded two points apiece, while Chandler and McCabe each finished with one point. Emily Carson made 34 saves in goal for Stevenson.
Looking Ahead
The Mustangs are scheduled to host Lebanon Valley College again on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Stevenson University created advantages in shots on goal and faceoffs but finished its season opener with a 5-2 loss. Jones and DeMan recorded two points apiece, while McCabe scored her first collegiate goal.
Source: Original report
