BUFFALO, N.Y. — Marisa Rickard scored two goals to lead Daemen (3-10-3, 1-3-2 ECC) past rival D'Youville (5-7-2, 3-3 ECC) in a non-conference match and the Wildcats' regular-season finale on Wednesday evening.
Taylor Fiegel (Lockport, N.Y.) and
Bridey McKenzie (Amherst, N.Y.) also scored for Daemen. Goalie
Rylee Kumer (Ambridge, Pa.) made 11 saves to earn the victory.
"Always a good game against D'Youville; they continue to get better each year. It's been a long season for us this year, but it was nice to see us be resilient today," said head coach Dan Dolan. "Happy to see Marisa back in form after being injured for a whole year. She definitely makes a difference in our lineup, and it showed today. Very proud of the girls."
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Rickard scored both of Daemen's first-half goals. She found the back of the net in the 11th minute, giving the Wildcats a 1-0 advantage. Kaitlin Mettler (Royalton, N.Y.) earned an assist.
- In the 33rd minute, Rickard netted her second to make it 2-0.
- D'Youville made it 2-1 in the 58th minute.
- Four minutes later, Fiegel scored to make it 3-1. Victoria DiCarlo (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) assisted.
- The Saints made it a one-goal game again in the 65th minute.
- McKenzie sealed the victory in the 58th minute, making it 4-2. Rickard earned the assist.
- The Wildcats generated early chances with a Rickard's shot that was saved and a corner kick in the opening minutes.
- Kumer made a save in the seventh minute to deny the Saints.
- Later in the half, Daemen had a corner kick at 29:48. Fiegel and Mia Dickens (Boise, Idaho) recorded shots shortly after.
- In the half, Macayla Hansen (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) put a shot on target in the 49th minute.
- Kumer continued to stand tall in the second, with eight saves. She stopped three shots in the final four-and-a-half minutes to secure the win.
GAME NOTES
- Rickard logged her first career multi-goal game. She led the Wildcats with two goals and four points, putting all three of her shots on goal.
- McKenzie's goal was her fourth of the season.
- Fiegel netted her first of the season.
- Kumer made 11 saves over 90 minutes, with three in the first half and eight in the second. It marked her third game this season with double-digit saves.
- Daemen logged nine shots, firing six on target.
- The Wildcats had two corners.
UP NEXT
Daemen awaits its possible postseason matchup. The Wildcats can clinch an ECC tournament berth if Staten Island loses to Queens on Saturday. Stay tuned to daemenwildcats.com for details.
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