Box Score SUPERIOR, Wis. (SabreAthletics.com) – The Marian University women's hockey team dropped the opening game of the series against the University of Wisconsin – Superior, 2-1, this evening, Jan. 25 at the Siinto S. Wessman Arena.
With the game tied 1-1 in the third period, Superior edged out the victory with an early, third period, goal by Yellowjacket, Bailey Lane.
Wis. – Superior improved to 10-6-1 overall and 7-5-1 in NCHA play with the win. Marian dropped to 3-12-2 (2-8-2 NCHA) with the loss.
The Yellowjackets got on the board first in the first period as Hayley Epema, assisted by Kelsey Firkus, found the back of the net at the 2:27 mark. Sabre goalie, Amanda Alexander, saw 11 shots right away in the first period, compared to the two shots Megan Leikkari saw.
Again, the Sabres managed only two shots for the entire second period, but Amanda Waigand was able to make one of the two shots count. At the 7:19 mark, and on a power-play, Waigand scored her 12th goal of the season. The Sabres had two other opportunities in which they had the man advantage, but were unable to convert offensively.
With the game tied at 1-1 going into the third period, Superior continued to put pressure on Alexander. After making back-to-back saves, Alexander let one slip by at the 3:28 mark, and gave back the lead to Superior, and ultimately the game-winning goal.
Marian was out shot 40-10, but managed to go one-for-four in power-play opportunities.
Game two of the series begins tomorrow, Jan. 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Siinto S. Wessman Arena.
