ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The Niagara Purple Eagles (14-10-3, 12-5-2), behind a dominate third period, defeated the RIT Tigers (5-20-1, 4-13-1) 6-3 at the Gene Polisseni Center.
 
How it Happened
Four Purple Eagles notched multiple points, including Trevor Hoskin (3 assists), Jay Aheran (1 goal, 2 assists), with three apiece.  
 
After a scoreless first period, RIT's Tanner Andrew opened scoring at 10:02 of the second to put Niagara in the one goal hole. The Purple Eagles responded with Ray Murakami's first collegiate goal at 11:36, followed by Ross Roloson giving the Purple Eagles a 2-1 lead at 15:32 of the period.
 
The teams traded goals early in the third before Niagara pulled away on Johnny Wescoe's first of the season at 9:12, followed by goals from Lund and Noah Hackett on the power play.
 
Ahearn sealed the victory with an empty-netter at 19:52. Pierce Charleson made 34 saves in the win.
 
Niagara Notes
• Niagara improves to 14-10-3 overall, 12-5-2 in conference
• Murakami and Wescoe each scored their first goals of the season
• Three players recorded multi-point games: Ahearn (1g, 2a), Hoskin (3a), Wallace (2a)
• Niagara outshot RIT 43-37
 
Up Next
 Niagara hosts Sacred Heart on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 with 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. puck drops.