Jessica Sibley’s pair of second-period goals led Syracuse (6-7-1, 4-1-1 College Hockey America) to a 5-1 victory over RIT (3-11, 0-6), its second victory over its conference rival this season.

Nicole Ferrara led the way for the SU in the first period. The captain’s breakaway goal 10 minutes into the contest gave Syracuse a 1-0 lead, and the Orange wouldn’t look back.

Sibley scored her first goal of the game with 11 minutes remaining left in the second period, beating RIT defender Haley Northcote with a goal that trickled through goalie Jenna de Jonge’s legs.

Stephanie Grossi scored her sixth goal of the season on a backhanded shot with four minutes remaining in the second period, while Sibley would score again with five seconds left before the second intermission.

Syracuse’s four goals matched RIT’s four shots on goal at the end of the second period.

Two freshmen scored their first collegiate goals in the third period. SU’s Allie Munroe found the net four minutes into the final period, while RIT’s Brooke Baker scored with 10 minutes left in regulation.

Sibley had a game-high three points on two goals and one assist.

The Orange plays its 12th road game of the season on Friday, facing Colgate at 7 p.m.

Published on November 18, 2015 at 9:36 pm

Contact Chris: cfthomse@syr.edu