MINOT, N.D. - The #6 ranked Minot State Beavers women's hockey team took down Niagara University in game one of a two-game series on Saturday, January 25, by a final score of 4-1. With the win, the Beavers improve their record to 17-7-2, while Niagara falls to 7-9-2. 

Both teams were left scoreless in the first period as Niagara's goalie, Mackenzie Addley, tallied 13 saves on 13 shots on goal, and Minot State's goalie, Jillian Ackerman, tallied 7 saves on 7 shots on goal. 

Niagara took a 0-1 lead at 0:28 into the second period on a goal scored by Niagara's goalie, Mackenzie Addley. The Beavers tied the game at 1-1 at 0:44 into the period on Marlie Rutherford's first collegiate goal. At 15:11 into the period, the Beavers took a 2-1 lead on a power play goal scored by Abby Pineau. Minot State extended their lead to 3-1 at 18:42 into the period on a power play goal scored by Paige Kozak. 

At 16:33 into the third period, the Beavers extended their lead to 4-1 on Paige Kozak's second goal of the game. Jillian Ackerman held Niagara scoreless in the third period, tallying 10 saves on 10 shots on goal, to secure the 4-1 victory for Minot State. 

Krissy Rink, Paige Kozak, Payton Lang, Paige Ackerman, Cameron Schmidt, and Makena Welby (2) were credited with assists in the game. Minot State's goalie, Jillian Ackerman, tallied 27 saves on 28 shots on goal to secure the victory and improve her record to 5-1-0. 

Following the game one victory over Niagara University, the Beavers will be back in action on Sunday, January 26, for game two of the two-game series against Niagara University at 2:00 pm at the Maysa Arena, and the Beavers will be hosting Military Appreciation day.