In an overtime thriller, the Syracuse Orange women’s ice hockey team took down the RIT Tigers 3-2 to advance to the CHA Finals.
Senior Abby Moloughney was the hero for Syracuse, picking up a hat-trick in this do or die showdown. Moloughney got the party started just 32 seconds into the game, when Captain Jessica DiGirolamo wristed one on net from the blue line. After the initial save was made, Moloughney batted home the rebound for an early lead. Victoria Klimek also picked up an assist.
The Tigers struck back with a power play goal in the second period, followed by another tally while up a player early in the third.