Reading, Pa (January 13, 2024) - Alvernia University (8-6-1, 6-5-1) fell to #15 Nazareth University (9-5-1, 9-0-1) 5-1, in a UCHC women's ice hockey matchup Saturday afternoon at BodyZone. 

The Golden Wolves tied the game up at one in the second period but the Golden Flyers recorded three unanswered to secure the 5-1 victory. 

Alvernia dropped to 8-6-1 and 6-5-1 in the UCHC and Nazareth improved to 9-0-1 in the conference and 9-5-1 overall. 

How it Happened

• Nazareth opened the scoring with just under nine minutes into the first period when Abby Flanagan scored after an assist by Ella Cedrone to make it 1-0 Nazareth. 
• Alvernia tied things up three minutes into the second period when Sydney Bradley fired the puck into the top corner of the Nazareth net to knot the game at one. Alex Robertson and Julia Franklin both recorded assists on the goal. 
• Nazareth responded with two goals in under a minute to regain the lead, 3-1 heading into the final intermission. 
• The Golden Flyers netted two goals in the final period, both were power play goals to secure the 5-1 victory over the Golden Wolves. 

Inside the Box Score

• Sydney Bradley recorded the only goal for the Golden Wolves and also tallied three shots on goal. 
• Julia Franklin led Alvernia with four shots on goal and Khenzie Connick, Gillian Evans, Sikke Ask, and Carolyn Burton all recorded two shots on goal. 
• The Golden Wolves blocked 18 Nazareth shots as a team with Carolyn Burton leading with three and Lexi Hooper, Alex Robertson, Jasmine Hughes and Noelle De Magistris all recorded two blocked shots. 

Of Note 

• Alvernia captain Alex Robertson recorded her 100th career game on Saturday. Robertson became the first Alvernia Women's Ice Hockey player to eclipse 100 career games played.  

Up Next

• The Golden Wolves are back in action on Friday when they host Chatham for game one of the series. Puck drop is slated for 3:30 PM at BodyZone.