Colonials bounce Warriors to move on

By Tom Balog

The Robert Morris Colonials won their first ever CHA Tournament game with a 3-1 knockout of the Wayne State Warriors in their quarterfinal match-up at the City Sports Center on Thursday.

Brianna Delaney, Jennifer Kindret, and Dayna Newsom scored first period goals and Daneca Butterfield stopped 14 of 15 shots for the Colonials (11-23-1).

"I thought we came out very prepared and energetic," said RMU head coach Nate Handrahan. "We got out to a quick lead that you need in the playoffs. I thought we weathered some storms in the second period, but still managed to get some chances, and in the third period we were very difficult to play against."

Alyssa Baldin picked up Wayne State’s lone marker, beating Butterfield on the glove side at 8:05 of the first period.

Delayne Brian started in net for Wayne State(9-18-4), but was relieved after giving up three goals on 12 shots. Lindsey Park played the final 42:46 of the game and was perfect in stopping all 13 shots she faced.

Robert Morris will move on to play top seeded and top ranked Mercyhurst in a semifinal match-up back in Detroit at 4 PM on Friday.

Second seeded Niagara will play third seed Syracuse in the late game, slated to face off at 7PM.

Saturday’s Championship game will face off at 5PM on Saturday.

ICE CHIPS…

- Thursday’s loss the last game for WSU senior’s Lindsey Park, Chelsea Burnett, Katrina Protopapas, and Captain Christine Jefferson.

- Alyssa Baldin finished the season with a point in seven of the final eight games.

- RMU has 3 of their last four games.