Freshmen Lead the Way as Syracuse Rolls Past Binghamton

The Syracuse University Women’s Club Hockey team improved to 5-1-0 Saturday after an 11-goal performance against Binghamton University, using a strong offensive showing across all three periods to secure the victory. The Orange maintained consistent offensive pressure the whole game, keeping play in the Bearcats’ defensive zone.

Syracuse established its offensive presence early, putting pressure on Binghamton’s defense throughout the opening period. Despite several scoring opportunities, SU could not find the back of the net. 'Cuse eventually broke through when freshman forward Isabelle Mcquaid capitalized on a stolen puck, scoring an unassisted goal to give Syracuse a 1-0 lead.

The Orange carried this momentum into the second period, adding three goals to extend the lead. Four minutes into the period, freshman defenseman Kasey Pierz fired a shot that deflected off the post and into the net, assisted by junior forward Neve Padulo. The game continued to be about the first years as freshman forward Alyssa Filmer tipped it in front of the net. The veteran leadership followed, as senior captain Bry Treon scored on a SU power play to end the second period. 

Syracuse’s defense also played a key role in maintaining the lead as they forced critical turnovers and disrupted Binghamton’s attempts to respond. Cuse’s defensive unit consistently regained possession and transitioned the puck back into the offensive zone to keep the pressure on the Bearcats. Players like Treon and Padulo particularly stood out, recording several takeaways throughout the game.

In the third period, the Orange were unstoppable, exploding for seven goals to close out the game. Padulo opened up the scoring on a breakaway with an assist from freshmen defensemen Allie Leonard. The freshmen continued to shine when forward Madeline Babensee scored the sixth goal of the game just thirty seconds later. Syracuse extended their lead again as senior captain Ivy Dietrich scored, followed by Padulo’s second goal of the night.

The final minute of the game belonged to freshman forward Margaret Redgate as she scored two goals in thirty seconds to close out a dominant performance. 

While the Syracuse offense shined most of the game, freshman goaltenders Kennah Brant and Kaitlyn Galeazzi stepped up, keeping Binghamton off the scoreboard and supporting the Orange’s strong performance. 

'Cuse will look to carry this momentum on the road next Saturday when they travel to face Norwich University at 7 p.m., marking SU’s first away game of the season.

Written by Team Beat Writer Ava Smoak