BEMIDJI, Minn. – No. 3 University of Minnesota scored three power-play goals in the first period en route to a 4-1 victory over the Bemidji State University Women's Hockey team Saturday afternoon. The Gophers earned the series split over the Beavers after a 2-1 victory Friday night.
 
Minnesota fifth-year senior forward Abbey Murphy struck twice while on the power play while Natalie Mlynkova also scored on the advantage and Emma Kreisz scored an even-strength goal.
 
The Gophers scored all four goals in the first period while freshman Morgan Smith scored the Beavers' lone tally in the game at 13:27 of the second period for her second goal of the season.
 

BEAVER GOAL!!!

Goal was scored by Morgan Smith, assisted by Alyssa Watkins and Isa Goettl!#GoBeavers #BeaverTerritory pic.twitter.com/st5G0iF4JY

— Bemidji State Women's Hockey (@BSUBeaversWHKY) November 2, 2024

 
Minnesota finished 3-for-4 while on the power play while the Beavers went 0-for-2 on their two opportunities.
 
Freshman netminder Kaitlin Groess made 30 saves in the game to backstop the Beavers for fourth consecutive game but falls to 1-8-0 on the season.
 
The Beavers will have the weekend off for their first bye week of the season and return to action Nov. 15-16 for a Western Collegiate Hockey Association home series against University of St. Thomas.
 
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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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