Boson, MA (Nov. 30, 2024) --- The UMass Boston Beacons punched their ticket to the championship game of the Codfish Bowl after defeating the Valiants of Manhattanville College by a score of 5-3 Saturday. This marks the first time since 2021 that the Beacons will be playing in the championship game. 
 

How it Happened 

Lily Hayes, assisted by Rae Alexander and Avery Brooks, got the scoring started at 9:38 in the first. Catrina Chinetti from Manhattanville pulled the Valiants even 2 minutes later, but it was short lived as Emily Hansen pulled the Beacons back in front before the end of the 1st. 

The Beacons were outshot 32-25 overall, but made their opportunities count and forced Manhattanville to make a goalkeeping change in the 2nd frame. The Beacons were able to convert on 2 of their 10 shots to extend their lead to 4-1 before the Valiants converted their lone power play goal to cut the lead in half.  

Lily Hayes added her second goal of the game in the third. With the goalie pulled, Manhattanville tacked on one more goal to bring the final score to 5-3. 

Inside the Box Score 

• Margeaux Butters put her body on the line making 8 blocks of the Beacons 17 on the day. 

• Erin Duffy and Melina Maggio were on the ice for all 5 of the Beacons goals. 

• Veronika Hadamovsky picked up the win in net after making 29 saves on 32 shots, her most active period being the 2nd where the first year netminder made 15 saves. 

• Avery Brooks scored her first career goal and got her first points of the season after scoring the game-winner and assisting on the 1st and 5th.  

Up Next 

• The Beacons will play the winner of Amherst College and St. Olaf College in the Championship game Sunday, December 1st at 4pm. 
  
   

  Gallery: (11-30-2024) WIH vs Manhattanville