SUNY Cortland Athletics

POTSDAM, N.Y. - The Potsdam women's ice hockey team scored three third-period goals to break a 1-1 tie and defeated Cortland, 4-1, in ECAC West action Friday night. The Red Dragons fell to 3-10 overall and 2-5 in the conference, while the Bears improved to 6-6-1 and 3-5.

Freshman Taylor Puckhaber (Lake Placid/NSA) netted Cortland's goal, while freshman Cara Latchum (Warrington, PA/Wyoming Seminary) recorded an assist. Sophomore goalie Katie Double (Farmington/Victor H.S.) made 15 saves.

Stephanie Simons led the Bears with a goal and two assists, Stephanie Malcolm had a goal and an assist and Kristine Faffley and Annmarie Lewis each scored a goal. Hilary Hitchman stopped 15 shots. 

Potsdam 4, Cortland 1

Score by periods:
Cortland             0-1-0    1
Potsdam            0-1-3    4

Scoring Summary (Goals-Assists):
Cortland: Taylor Puckhaber 1-0, Cara Latchum 0-1
Potsdam: Stephanie Simons 1-2, Stephanie Malcolm 1-1, Kristine Faffley 1-0, Annmarie Lewis 1-0, Breanna Roy 0-1  

Saves: Katie Double (Cortland) 15 saves (4 GA in 60:00); Hilary Hitchman (Potsdam) 15 saves (1 GA in 60:00) 
Shots on goal: Potsdam 19 (5-3-11), Cortland 16 (4-6-6)
Penalties: Potsdam 5-10:00, Cortland 4-8:00
Power Play: Cortland 0-5, Potsdam 1-4
Records after game: Cortland (Red Dragons) 3-10, 2-5 ECAC West; Potsdam (Bears) 6-6-1, 3-5 ECAC West