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Arscott awaits puck drop on faceoff as she stands at the blueline
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VTSU Castleton CAS 10-12-0, 6-9-0
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Winner UMass Boston UMB 12-6-2, 8-4-1
VTSU Castleton CAS
10-12-0, 6-9-0
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Final
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UMass Boston UMB
12-6-2, 8-4-1
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Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 F
VTSU Castleton CAS 0 0 1 1
UMass Boston UMB 0 4 1 5

Game Recap: Women's Ice Hockey |

Women's Hockey Denies Shutout in LEC Battle at UMass Boston

BOSTON, Mass. – The Vermont State University Castleton women's ice hockey team fell at UMass Boston on Friday afternoon, 5-1, despite the contest remaining scoreless through the opening period.

The Basics
• Final Score: UMass Boston 5, Castleton 1
• Location: Edward T. Barry Ice Rink – Boston, Mass.
• Records: UMass Boston 12-6-2 (8-4-1 LEC) | Castleton 10-12-0 (6-9-0 LEC)

How It Happened
UMass Boston wasted no time setting the tone, forcing Castleton goaltender Kara Boassaly to make seven saves while her team contributed five blocked shots in the opening 10 minutes of play. Momentum began to swing in the final minutes of the first period as the Spartans fired 12 shots on goal over a five-minute stretch, though the Beacons' netminder stood firm.

After nearly 25 minutes of scoreless hockey, the Beacons broke through to take a 1-0 lead. Neither side generated much offense over the next several minutes, but UMass Boston regained control late in the period, scoring twice more to extend its lead. Two additional goals before the end of the middle stanza gave the hosts a 4-0 advantage.

Castleton made a change in net to start the third period, with Gianna McCusker relieving Boassaly. The Beacons continued their pressure, registering five shots in the first three minutes, with the final attempt finding the back of the net to make it 5-0.

At 6:49, the Spartans earned a two-minute power play following a cross-checking penalty. Morgan Arscott capitalized, breaking up the shutout with a power-play goal to make it 5-1. The tally, scored with five seconds remaining on the advantage, was assisted by Amanda Vaughn and Mikayla Brightman.

Castleton closed out the contest with a strong defensive effort, as McCusker made five additional saves, including work on a late penalty kill, to seal the 5-1 final.

By the Numbers
• Arscott's shutout-denying goal was the second of the season and the second of her collegiate career.
• Boassaly made 22 saves during her 40 minutes of action.
• McCusker stopped 10 shots in 20 minutes between the pipes.
• The Spartans recorded 14 blocked shots, led by Maysa Ford and Olivia Ford with five apiece.

Up Next
The Spartans and Beacons will meet again at Edward T. Barry Ice Rink on Saturday for a 1 p.m. LEC matchup.
 
 
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