Recap
The Nichols College women's ice hockey team lost to Wesleyan 3-2 in non-conference action Tuesday night in Middletown, Connecticut.

The Cardinals (4-8-0) scored first on a power-play goal at the 7:36 mark in the first period when senior Jackie Kilar potted the puck with an assist from sophomore Sydnee Goyer.

The Bison (8-5-3) tied the game at a goal apiece with a quick goal just 48 seconds into the second period by senior Kelly Ferreira who potted her team leading 10th of the season with helpers from sophomore Mel McAleer and freshman Katelyn Joyal.

The Cardinals would eventually take the lead (2-1) 1:04 into the third period with a goal from freshman Ally Detre. The Bison pulled goalie Cassandra Goyette with 1:48 left in the third, the Cardinals didn't take long to captilize as freshman Cali Stevens potted the empty netter just 10 seconds later with help from junior Allie Damren. The Bison wouldn't give up though as sophomore Nicole Cowan was able to beat the Cardinals junior goalie Allegra Grant with 36 seconds remaining to bring the Bison to within striking distance. A last second shot from Ferreira was blocked as the Bison would fall to the Cardinals.
 
Quote
"I'm proud of our group for constantly working hard and making a big effort to battle back." -Nichols head coach Mike O'Grady
 
Three things you need to know…
-Ferreira has now reached the 10-goal mark in back-to-back seasons.
-The Bison outshot the Cardinals 31-24.
-Tonight's game marked the 11th all-time meeting between the two programs.
 
Next Game
Friday, January 18 vs Stevenson, 3:40 p.m.