PLATTSBURGH, N.Y.—The William Smith hockey team was defeated by eighth-ranked Plattsburgh 4-0 in a SUNYAC contest at Ronald B. Stafford Ice Arena this evening. Tonight's game was the conference opener for both teams.
 
Junior Mia Iwicki started in goal and made a career-high 53 saves.
 
Riley Keller led Plattsburgh with two points, recording a goal and an assist in the win. Chloe Lewis played all 60 minutes in goal for the Cardinals and made 13 saves as she earned the shutout.
 
FOR THE RECORD

• With the loss, William Smith falls to 2-1-0 overall with a 0-1-0 mark in conference play.
• Plattsburgh improved to 2-1-0 overall with a 1-0-0 mark in the SUNYAC.

 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Plattsburgh finished the game with a 57-13 advantage in shots on goal.
• The Cardinals were 0-for-3 on the power play. William Smith did not have a power-play attempt.

 
SCORING SUMMARY

• Plattsburgh opened the scoring at the 8:13 mark of the first period. Kayson Ruegge snapped a shot from the slot past Iwicki for her first goal of the season. Maeghan Forsyth had an assist on the goal.
• The Cardinals broke the game open with a pair of goals in the second period. Riley Keller scored at the 4:49 mark of the middle frame. Her first goal of the season was assisted by Ella Fesette.
• Five minutes later, Bailey MacKellar scored, giving Plattsburgh a 3-0 lead. Her first goal of the year was unassisted.
• Piper Smith added an insurance goal for the Cardinals at the 16:28 mark of the third period. Her goal was assisted by Keller and Kate Conlon.

 
UP NEXT
William Smith will be back in action on Saturday, Nov. 15, when it heads to Potsdam. Faceoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.