BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Bemidji State University women's hockey team fell to No. 2 University of Minnesota, 6-0, Friday night to begin Western Collegiate Hockey Association play at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. Gophers (1-0-0, 1-0-0 WCHA) dominated the scoreboard and out-shot the Beavers (2-2-1, 0-1-0 WCHA) 46-16 in the game.
 
Junior goaltender Hannah Hogenson recorded 40 saves in the game for her highest total of the season.
 
Peyton Hemp, Abigail Boreen and Abbey Murphy each scored two goals in the game while Madeline Wethington recorded three assists.
 
Minnesota's Makayla Pahl collected the 17-save shutout.
 
Bemijdi State will attempt to salvage a series split tomorrow afternoon when the two teams meet again at 2:00 p.m.
 
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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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