Key Takeaways
- The Mercyhurst Lakers defeated the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers 2-1 in overtime on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
- Abby Poitras scored the game-winning goal for the Lakers, assisted by Regina Metzler and Sofia Nuutinen.
- The Lakers took the lead early in the first period with a goal from Sofia Nuutinen, but the Tigers tied the game late in the first period with a goal from Emma Pickering.
- The Lakers have now chalked up four straight wins, while the Tigers will look to bounce back against the Brown Bears on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
Introduction to the Game
The Mercyhurst Lakers and the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers faced off in a thrilling matchup on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The game was closely contested, with both teams battling it out for 60 minutes before the Lakers emerged victorious in overtime. The final score was 2-1 in favor of the Lakers, with Abby Poitras scoring the game-winning goal. This win marked the Lakers’ fourth consecutive victory, and they will look to continue their winning streak in their next game.
First Period Action
The Lakers took the lead early in the first period, with Sofia Nuutinen scoring the first goal of the game at 7:46. Payten Evans and Julia Perjus assisted on the goal, which gave the Lakers a 1-0 lead. However, the Tigers were not about to let the Lakers run away with the game. Late in the first period, Emma Pickering tied the game 1-1 with a goal at 14:20. Cassandra Barnes and Kolbee Ashe assisted on the goal, which sent the game into the second period tied. The Lakers’ early lead was short-lived, but they would eventually find a way to come out on top.
Overtime and the Game-Winning Goal
The game remained tied 1-1 after 60 minutes, sending the teams into overtime. Just over one minute into the overtime period, Abby Poitras scored the game-winning goal for the Lakers. Regina Metzler and Sofia Nuutinen assisted on the goal, which gave the Lakers a 2-1 victory. This goal marked Poitras’ most important score of the game, and it capped off a thrilling matchup between the two teams. The Lakers’ ability to come out on top in overtime was a testament to their skill and determination.
Upcoming Games
The Lakers will look to continue their winning streak when they face Robert Morris on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Mercyhurst Ice Center. The Tigers, on the other hand, will look to bounce back from their loss when they face the Brown Bears on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Meehan Auditorium. Both teams will be looking to come out on top in their next games, and it will be interesting to see how they perform. The Lakers’ four-game winning streak will be put to the test against Robert Morris, while the Tigers will look to get back on track against the Brown Bears.
Conclusion and Recap
In conclusion, the Mercyhurst Lakers defeated the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers 2-1 in overtime on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The game was closely contested, with both teams battling it out for 60 minutes before the Lakers emerged victorious. Abby Poitras scored the game-winning goal in overtime, assisted by Regina Metzler and Sofia Nuutinen. The Lakers have now chalked up four straight wins, and they will look to continue their winning streak in their next game. The Tigers, on the other hand, will look to bounce back from their loss and get back on track in their next game. This matchup was an exciting one, and it will be interesting to see how both teams perform in their upcoming games.
