Ascencao scored the Hawks' second goal in a 4-3 overtime win against Skidmore Sept. 18. She then scored the game-winning in overtime Saturday, Sept. 21 against No. 16 University of Rochester, burying a penalty stroke seven minutes into extra time. Ascencao was also crucial for the Hawks defensively, as they played with a man-down for nearly five minutes in overtime due to a late card.