Box Score

HARRISVILLE, R.I. -- Grace Murphy netted a pair of goals as Nichols College defeated the University of New England women's ice hockey team on Tuesday evening (Jan. 7) at Levy Rink.

The triumph lifts the Bison to 3-8 on the year, as Big Blue dips back to 5-5-3 overall with the setback.

UNE upped the pressure after falling behind by two midway through the 3rd period, and got one back with 4:16 left courtesy of first-year Gabby Crugnale. Classmate Gabriella Moscato assisted on the goal.

The Nor'easters out-shot the hosts, 11-7, in the final frame, but could not find the equalizer before time expired.

Murphy had scored a little over six minutes into the contest to put the Bison in front.

Tori Gianformaggio posted 26 saves to get the win for Nichols, while her counterpart, UNE first-year Sydney Helmbrecht, made 25 stops on the other end.

Big Blue is set to take part in the Rutland Herald Invitational on Friday (4 p.m.) and Saturday, beginning with tournament host Castleton State College in the opener.

The Bison are off until January 18 when they welcome in the College of Holy Cross.