OSWEGO, N.Y. – The Oswego State women's ice hockey team tied 1-1 with conference competitor Cortland in their first home game of the season on Friday evening. Sophomore
Emma Morisette had the Lakers' lone goal.
THE BASICS
Results: Oswego 1, Cortland 1 OT
Location: Marano Campus Center Arena – Oswego, N.Y.
Records: Oswego 4-0-1 (2-0-1 NEWHL) I Cortland 2-3-2 (0-3-2 NEWHL)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Despite the Red Dragons making the board first, Oswego was quick to tie it up as Morisette was able to find the back of the net.
- Morisette's tally came with 6:12 remaining in the second period and was assisted by Katelynn Ferguson.
- Ferguson now has four points this season, on two goals and two assists.
- Goaltender Rachael Farmer forced an overtime period as she made a clutch goal line save with 28.7 seconds remaining in regulation.
- Despite several strong Laker shots in the overtime period, Cortland goalie Victoria Gibson stood tall.
- Philomena Teggart looked to seal the deal with 21 seconds remaining in the contest on a wraparound shot, but Gibson was able to make the save with help from her left post.
- Farmer again made a spectacular effort to force a Cortland attacker wide on a one-on-one break away with seven seconds remaining in the overtime period.
- The Grand Island, N.Y. native made a total of 21 saves for the Lakers.
- Oswego held a 31-23 advantage in faceoffs.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Lakers hit the road as they finish off their two-game series with Cortland at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
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