Rye, NY (Jan. 27, 2024) - Manhattanville University secured the series sweep over Alvernia University on Saturday afternoon with a 3-1 win over the Golden Wolves in UCHC women's ice hockey action at Manhattanville.

The Valiants jumped out to a 3-0 lead through 25 minutes of action. Alvernia got one back in the second period, but could not find the net anymore as Manhattanville secured the 3-1 win.

With the loss, Alvernia drops to 9-8-2 overall and 7-7-2 in UCHC play. Manhattanville improves to 8-9-2 overall and 8-4-2 in UCHC play.

How it Happened

• The Valiants needed just over a minute of action to get on the board, scoring after 1:16 of game play to take a 1-0 lead.
• Manhattaville then made it a 2-0 game with just under five minutes to play in the period.
• Alvernia had three power play opportunities, including a 5v3 chance, in the first period, but the Golden Wolves could not convert.
• Manhattanville pushed it to a three goal lead five minutes into the second period, but Alvernia got on the board just under two and a half minutes later with a goal from Gillian Evans off the assists of Kathryn Palmer and Alex Robertson.
• Alvernia was held to just five shots total on goal in the second period as Manhattanville took the two-goal advantage into the third period.
• After a power-play filled first period, neither team had a power play in the second period.
• The Golden Wolves outshot the Valiants 12-11 on goal in the third period, but Alvernia could not find the back of the net in the final 20 minutes as Manhattanville picked up the sweep over Alvernia with the 3-1 win.

Inside the Box Score

• Evans, Palmer, and Robertson each finished with a point for Alvernia.
• Julia Beaven made 25 saves in net for Alvernia.
• Sikke Ask finished with a team-high four blocks and Julia Franklin led Alvernia with 11 faceoff wins.

Of Note

• With the six points Manhattanville picked up in the standings with the sweep over Alvernia, the Valiants have jumped Alvernia in UCHC standings. Alvernia is in sixth overall with 23 points.

Up Next

• Alvernia remains on the road next weekend for a two-game MAC and UCHC series at Lebanon Valley. The Dutchmen are 5-14-1 overall and 4-11-1 in UCHC play.