How it Happened: Starting in goal for the Ravens was #15 James Czarnaski
In a challenging matchup on March 5th, the Rosemont Ravens were defeated by Alvernia University with a final score of 18-2. The Ravens struggled to find momentum throughout the game as the Golden Wolves asserted their dominance early, starting the game with a 6-0 run in the first quarter and extending their lead to 9-0 by halftime.
Offensive Highlights: Rosemont struggled to get their offense going, but the Ravens finally broke through late in the second half with goals from Greg Wever and Navarro Blakes, but it wasn't enough to mount a comeback. Wever also contributed an assist in the contest, while Blakes had one ground ball. Despite a solid performance from the Ravens' offense, they were held scoreless for much of the game.
Alvernia's offense, led by Charles Oberman, was relentless. Oberman had an exceptional game, scoring 4 goals and adding an assist. James Sparacio contributed 5 goals, while Ethan McManus added 3. Overall, the Golden Wolves had a balanced attack, with multiple players contributing to the teams success.
Defensive Highlights: The Ravens' defense showed resilience throughout the game, with goalkeeper James Czarnaski making 16 saves accompanied by Andrew "Juice"" Menold's 8 saves. Defensively, the Ravens struggled to contain the Golden Wolves' fast breaks and offensive depth, but they continued to fight hard through all four quarters.
Alvernia's dominance continued throughout the game, with a strong second half. The Ravens were able to find a bit of rhythm late, but Alvernia's offensive power ultimately proved to be too much to overcome. Despite the tough loss, the Ravens will look to bounce back in their next matchup and build upon the positives.