MADISON, Wis. – No. 5/4 University of Wisconsin earned the series sweep over the Bemidji State University women's hockey team Friday night as the Badgers (9-1-0, 6-0-0 WCHA) skated to a 7-1 victory. Junior
Gabbie Smith spoiled the Badgers attempt at back-to-back shutouts by scoring with just 1:03 to play in the third period.
Bemidji State falls to 2-7-1 (0-6-0 WCHA) with the loss.
The Beavers were out-shot 39-17 in the game with junior
Hannah Hogenson playing all 60 minutes and making 32 saves. She falls to 1-7-1 on the season.
The Beavers now return home to begin a four-game home stand and face their first non-ranked opponent since Sept. 24 by hosting Minnesota State University, Mankato at Sanford Center Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday.
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Nestled in Northern Minnesota's wooded region and located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's and women's hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
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