While this year's Marist team is going through a development stage, and unlikely to be a contender like the HSHC sides, it should not be underestimated what a shot in the arm this is for Techno, after two seasons of occasional squeak-by wins punctuating some heavy losses.
Michelle Low had a big game, consistent throughout, while Elizabeth Hunter made some crucial tackles.
"Lizzy is still developing, but she's coming along nicely," Penn said.
Loren Mooney scored her first goal at the top level from a penalty corner, and like her team for the duration was naturally both shocked and thrilled.
Sarah Reid, Haley Mallinder, and former goalkeeper Melissa Hylton all scored doubles for the home side.
"We had a lot more opportunity, we just needed the patience there," Penn said.
"We were all really supportive and positive throughout the game."
Collegians had a tougher assignment against a fit and motivated Massey team at Gonville, and through the scoreless first half it was clear the underdog locals were hanging in there against a frustrated visiting team who were not executing.
"Unfortunately they scored in the last three minutes, so 1-0," Collegians coach Jan Dixon said.
"The girls all played really well."
Massey had the better of the territory, able to put the ball into space and chase hard, but rather than work their way around the goalmouth they kept trying to smash in long field goals.
Collegians had a number of opportunities to break out as Rebecca Baker, Jessica Watkin and Emma Rainey all dashed down the other end, but would either lose possession or have their shot blocked.
Massey's midfielders of Jess Bond, Jo Avery and Kate Fallover could make the inroads, but not the opening score, with one of the cross passes clanging off the goal post.
Baker had more chances but often had to go it alone, while Whetu Hamatona steadied the ship at the back.
However, Massey finally connected late in the piece after a field goal from cross pass whacked across the goal mouth.
'There's a little big of inexperience in the circle. They'll learn," Dixon said.
"Whetu brought the experience, to get the ball up to the younger ones.
"We need to hold it up so they can get support up to help them, but at least we're putting [opposition] under pressure."
Pania Matapare also had a good game, as did Charlotte Dixon in goal.
After their great start with the win over HSHC the previous week, the TCOB men came crashing back down to earth with a 3-0 loss to Marist at the Twin Turfs in Palmerston North.
The home side scored all three of the goals from penalty corners.
"It was just a game of touches. All the touches went their way, none went our way," senior player Trent Williamson said.
"[Marist] were amped up, they wanted to win.
"We just didn't fire. Apparently we had a flat practice on Tuesday."
The players also resorted to long attempts on goal rather than putting it through the passing chain.
Several of them were worn down after attending the dawn Anzac ceremony in Wanganui before heading to Palmerston North for the 3pm game.
Andrew Thomas worked hard in goal, where he had a lot to do, while Lee Moir got a couple of shots off but pushed them wide.
Division 1 hockey takes a break this weekend for the next round of the HMI Cup games, as several teams have players away at youth hockey events.
TCOB men and Techno will decide this week if they will play, while Collegians are bringing in a couple of Wanganui Collegiate players and expect to have a different starting lineup.
