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Penn State Women's Hockey Claims AHA Title
8 Mar
Summary
- Penn State secured the AHA championship title.
- The team earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
- Goaltender Kate DeSa made 29 crucial saves for the win.

The Penn State Nittany Lions women's hockey team has captured the Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) championship, securing their place in the upcoming NCAA national tournament. They triumphed over Mercyhurst with a hard-fought 3-2 victory, weathering a late comeback attempt by their opponents.
Mya Vaslet opened the scoring in the first period, with goals from Nicole Hall and Katelyn Roberts extending Penn State's lead to 3-0. Mercyhurst mounted a significant challenge in the third period, scoring twice in the final minutes. However, Penn State's defense, bolstered by 29 saves from goaltender Kate DeSa, held firm.
This championship marks Penn State's fourth consecutive conference title and earns them an automatic bid to the NCAA national championships, which they are scheduled to host. The victory ensures their continued participation in the postseason tournament.




