Syracuse University
10-12-3, 4-3-0CHA
Niagara
7-12-4, 4-2-1CHA
Late Niagara Goal Edges Orange
1/21/2011 5:01:28 PM | Ice Hockey
NIAGARA, N.Y. – A goal with 21 seconds remaining in regulation lifted Niagara past Syracuse 1-0 at Dwyer Arena on Friday. The Orange drops to 10-12-3 overall and 4-3 in CHA play, while the Purple Eagles move to 7-12-4 and 4-2-1 in CHA action.
Despite outshooting Niagara 28-18, the Orange was held scoreless through 60 minutes of play for the third time this season. Sophomore Isabel Menard tallied a game-high six shots, while senior Ashley Cockell added five.
With just 21 seconds to play, Niagara's Jenna Hendrikx found the back of the net to edge the Orange.
SU held a slight advantage in faceoffs, 25-21. Menard led the Orange with 9-of-14 faceoff wins. Freshman goaltender Kallie Billadeau made 17 saves in net for Syracuse.
The Orange and the Purple Eagles will meet on the ice again tomorrow, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. Live video of the game will be streamed online via American One Broadband at the following link for $7.00.
