FREDERICK, Md. – Arcadia University women's ice hockey team defeated Hood College in Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) play on Saturday evening 5-0 as first year, Ava Zoppo, collected her first career shutout. 

FOR THE RECORD

-The Knights moved to 3-0-1, 1-0-1 (MAC)
-Hood moved to 0-1-1, 0-1-1 (MAC)
 

ARCADIA 5, HOOD 0

HOW IT HAPPENED

- Nearing the nine minute mark in the first period, Ava Glab collected her first collegiate goal off assists from Kianna Saillant and Phoebe Roberts to make it 1-0.
- Less than a minute later, Haylee Kos doubled the Knights lead and scored her first goal of the season.
- The Blazers fired frequent shots, but Ava Zoppo stood strong in net.
- Arcadia opened the second period defending two early penalties, killing off back-to-back Hood power plays with strong pressure and key saves.
- Six minutes into the period Carys Jelley found the back of the net for the Knights coming from a Maeve Hourihan and Grace Matthews assist.
- Chloe Makinson converted on a power play advantage, extending Arcadia's lead to 4-0. 
- With three minutes remaining in the second period, Makinson scored her second goal of the night off of another power play advantage.
- The Blazers pushed late in the third period, where the fired multiple shots and drew a late power play, but Zoppo stayed perfect to secure the clean sheet.
 

KNIGHT LEADERS

Goals: Makinson (2), Glab, Kos, Jelley (1)

Assists: Glab, Hourihan (2), Matthews, Saillant, Roberts (1)

Points: Glab (3), Hourihan, Makinson (2)

Blocked Shots: Makinson, Reese Plotnikoff, Charlotte Siksik (2)

Saves: Zoppo (28)

UP NEXT

The Knights will return to action on Friday, November 14th, when they host Neumann University for a Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) match-up. Puck drop is set for 3:30 p.m.