FOND DU LAC - Marian University women's ice hockey (0-1-0, 0-0-0-0 NCHA) dropped its season opener to MSOE by a 3-1 final.
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- The Sabres were able to strike first when sophomore Olivia Church-Sowinski scored an unassisted goal 8:10 into the game.
- Special teams then became a factor as MSOE tied the game with 5:48 left in the period.
- Marian was able to stave off the opening portion of a 5-on-3 in the second period, but MSOE capitalized on the 5-on-4 portion of a power play to take the lead at the 10:44 mark.
- The Raiders then extended their lead with the only goal of the third period coming with just 7:02 left to play.
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- Marian finished with a 26-21 advantage for shots in the defeat.
- The Sabre penalty kill allowed two goals on six chances, while the Marian power play was scoreless on four opportunities.
- Marian had more faceoff wins by a 28-24 clip.
- This was the first game in the history of MSOE women's ice hockey.
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Saturday, November 2
Milwaukee, Wis.
8 p.m. |