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Penn State Nittany Lions' Winning Streak Snapped by RIT Tigers
The Nittany Lions' nine-game winning run came to an end in dramatic overtime fashion against the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Penn State Nittany Lions' impressive nine-game winning streak came to an end on Friday, February 13, 2026, as they fell 3-2 to the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers in overtime at Pegula Ice Arena. The game was tied 2-2 at the end of regulation before RIT's Cassandra Barnes scored the game-winning goal 3:42 into the extra period.
Why it matters
Penn State had been on a hot streak, winning nine consecutive games prior to this matchup. The loss to RIT snaps that run and raises questions about whether the Nittany Lions can regain their momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
The details
The first period was scoreless, but early in the second, Penn State took a 1-0 lead when Maddy Christian scored, assisted by Danica Maynard. RIT responded quickly, with Madison Buziak tying the game at 1-1 just seven minutes later. The Tigers then took a 2-1 lead midway through the period on a goal by Ireland Stein, assisted by Linda Rulle and Tilli Keraenen. However, the Nittany Lions fought back, with Katelyn Roberts scoring the equalizer with just a minute left in the period, assisted by Mikah Keller. The game went to overtime, where Cassandra Barnes scored the game-winner for RIT, assisted by Laura Dyke and Tilli Keraenen.
- The game was played on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Pegula Ice Arena.
- The first period was scoreless.
- Early in the second period, Maddy Christian scored to give Penn State a 1-0 lead.
- Seven minutes later, Madison Buziak tied the game at 1-1 for RIT.
- Midway through the second period, Ireland Stein scored to give RIT a 2-1 lead.
- With just a minute left in the second period, Katelyn Roberts scored to tie the game at 2-2.
- In overtime, Cassandra Barnes scored the game-winning goal for RIT 3:42 into the extra period.
The players
Maddy Christian
A Penn State Nittany Lions player who scored the team's first goal of the game.
Danica Maynard
A Penn State Nittany Lions player who assisted on Maddy Christian's goal.
Madison Buziak
A Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers player who scored the team's first goal, tying the game at 1-1.
Ireland Stein
A Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers player who scored the team's second goal, giving them a 2-1 lead.
Cassandra Barnes
A Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers player who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.
What they’re saying
“We had a great run, but this loss is going to sting. We'll need to regroup and come back stronger for the next game.”
— Maddy Christian, Penn State Nittany Lions Player
What’s next
The two teams will face off again on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1 p.m. CST, this time at Pegula Ice Arena in Penn State.
The takeaway
Penn State's nine-game winning streak was an impressive feat, but this overtime loss to RIT shows that the Nittany Lions are not invincible. The team will need to rebound quickly and refocus ahead of the rematch on Saturday if they want to get back on the winning track.
