Brianna Rumptz had the game-winner for the Rivier women's hockey team Friday night at Anna Maria. (Photo courtesy of Rivier University)

PAXTON, Mass. — The Rivier University women’s ice hockey team picked up its first victory of the young season, edging Anna Maria College 2-1 on a goal with under five minutes remaining in regulation.

The two teams will see each other again tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Nashua’s Conway Arena.

In the first period Anna Maria’s Sara Sammons scored with assists credited to Angelina Rodriquez and Hannah Harvey.

About five minutes left in the second period, Riv’s Jessica Driscoll passed to Nashua’s Paige Anger who answered back with a goal.

To break the tie with less than five minutes left in the game, Brianna Rumptz recorded a goal for the Raiders with a pass from Berlin’s Jillian Hallee.

Rachel Hinkley had 29 saves in net for the Raiders, earning her first win of the season. Julia Smith had 28 saves in goal for the AMCATS.