(LEBANON, Ill., Jan. 24) – The McKendree University women's hockey team is set to host the University of Rhode Island on Saturday for a single game at 12:30pm. The contest will be played in the junior rink at the McKendree Metro Rec Plex.
The Bearcats currently sit at 10-7 overall, splitting last weekend's games against Massachusetts and Midland. McKendree defeated UMass 1-0 before falling to Midland 4-0.
On the season, senior
Lara Wentz (Bismark, ND/) leads the offense with 10 goals, seven assists, and 17 total points. Senior
Alyssa Albee (Brookfield, WI/Brookfield Central) and freshman
Camryn Scully (Prince George, BC, Canada/Prince George Secondary School) are second on the team in goals, scoring eight apiece.
Four Bearcats are tied for the team lead in assists: Albee, junior
Callie Hoadley (Hanover, MA/Hanover High School), senior
Delayne Ivanowski (Kirkwood, MO/Kirkwood), and freshman
Quinn Atchison (Victoria, BC, Canada/Belmont Seconday School).
In net, sophomore
Naomi Leasck (St. Louis, MO/Lindbergh High School) is the primary netminder with a 5-7 record, 2.38 goals against average, and .911 save percentage with two shutouts. Most recently posting a shutout against UMass last weekend.
About Rhode Island
The Rams are currently 5-8 overall on the season. The two teams met for a series last season, splitting the two games. The leading point getter for Rhode Island is Brynne Costa with two goals, nine assists, and 11 points. Jillian Gonsalves leads the team in goals with six.
In net, Janelle Kelleher has a 5-8 record, 5.05 goals against average, and .861 save percentage with one shutout.
