MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State women's hockey team completed an undefeated two-game home series against the University of Jamestown, defeating the Jimmies 4-2 on Friday night at Maysa Arena.
Kaitlyn Snyder opened the scoring just 2 minutes, 19 seconds into the first period, giving the Beavers an early 1-0 lead. Makayla Peters and Avary Lazarenko recorded assists on the goal. Neither team found the back of the net again in the opening period.
Minot State extended its lead in the second period when Sydney Sass scored off an assist from Abby Pineau, putting the Beavers ahead 2-0 heading into the final 20 minutes.
Karlyn Gudz widened the gap to three goals just six minutes into the third period, scoring an unassisted goal to give Minot State a 3-0 advantage.
Jamestown responded with a power-play goal midway through the period to cut the deficit to 3-1. The Jimmies continued to battle, scoring a shorthanded goal with less than 30 seconds remaining to make it a one-goal game.
However, with Jamestown's goaltender pulled for the extra attacker, Kinley Brassard sealed the victory with an empty-net goal with just 11 seconds remaining. Abby Tallman recorded the assist as the Beavers secured the 4-2 win.
Goaltender Jillian Ackerman finished the night with 16 saves on 18 shots, recording an .889 save percentage.
The Beavers return to the ice following a bye week when they host Assiniboine Community College for a two-game series at Maysa Arena. The series opens Saturday, November 14, at 3:30 p.m., followed by a 1 p.m. matchup on Sunday, November 15.
