Women’s Ice Hockey Falls to Rivier in Hard-Fought Overtime Conference Loss 2-1

THE BASICS

Rivier University 2 vs. Salem State University 1 (Final OT) 

Records: 

Rivier University (13-6-0) 

Salem State Vikings (5-11-2)

Location: Salem, MA

Date: Friday February 6th, 2026 

THE BASICS:

In a hard-fought conference matchup, the Salem State Vikings battled the Rivier University Raiders in a back-and-forth contest that was decided in overtime. Salem State struck first when Daelyn Williams scored at the 9:00 mark of the first period, assisted by Mallory Albanese and Ginger Osgood.

Rivier tied the game at 9:06 of the second period on a 5-on-3 power play, and both teams continued to trade chances through regulation as strong goaltending kept the game even. The Raiders ultimately netted the game-winning goal at the three-minute mark of overtime, edging the Vikings in a tightly contested matchup.

 HOW IT HAPPENED: 

The Salem State Vikings opened the game strong but ultimately fell in a hard-fought, back-and-forth battle as the Rivier University Raiders earned an overtime win."

Salem State struck first and set the tone early, as Daelyn Williams opened the scoring at the 9:00 mark of the first period,giving the Vikings a 1–0 lead. Williams finished off a well-worked play with assists from Mallory Albanese and Ginger Osgood, putting early pressure on the Raiders and energizing the Vikings' bench.

From there, the game turned into a tightly contested back-and-forth conference game. Both teams traded quality chances throughout the opening period and into the second, with strong defensive play and standout goaltending on both sides keeping the score close. Salem State continued to generate offensive looks, but Rivier stayed composed and waited for their opportunity.

That chance came midway through the second period when the Raiders earned a 5-on-3 power play. At 9:06 of the second, Rivier capitalized on the two-player advantage to even the score, swinging momentum but not breaking the Vikings' lead. 

The remainder of regulation featured fast-paced hockey, with both teams pushing for a go-ahead goal. Salem State battled shift after shift, creating chances and matching Rivier's intensity, while both goaltenders stood tall to force overtime.

Despite the Vikings' strong effort, it was the Raiders who found the decisive goal, scoring at the three-minute mark of overtime to secure the win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: 

• Delaney Cox had 33 saves on 35 shots against the Raiders of Rivier University. 
• Daelyn Williams would lead the offense for the Vikings scoring the only goal tonight against the Raiders. 
• It would be Mallory Albanese and Ginger Osgood to both tally an assist tonight against the Raiders of Rivier University. 

 UP NEXT: 

The Vikings return back to action on Saturday February 7^th, 2026, where they will host the AMCATS of Anna Maria College for a MASCAC conference matchup and Senior Day. Puck drop is set to start at 2:00pm.