Syracuse trailed Mercyhurst by one entering the third period, but two goals in the final 20 minutes from the Lakers helped defeat Syracuse 4-1 in its season finale.
Despite winning the faceoff battle 30-20, Syracuse couldn’t muster any offense to get past RIT, falling 1-0. The Orange now sit on the doorstep of missing the CHA playoffs for the first time in program history.
“It's very helpful to have someone who understands both positions and can jump in all situations so she's done a great job sticking with it.” Maya D’Arcy has been a viable piece for the Orange, showing offensive versatility as a defenseman.
Syracuse rallied from a 4-2 third-period deficit to force overtime. But SU was held to zero shots in the extra period and Lindenwood's Sarah Davies scored the game-winner to defeat the Orange 5-4.