DULUTH, Minn. – The top-ranked UW-River Falls women's hockey team remained unbeaten with a 3-1 victory over St. Scholastica Saturday night at Mars Lakeview Arena, improving to 4-0 on the season.
After a scoreless first period, the Falcons broke through midway through the second on a five-on-three power play. Sami Pool opened the scoring at the 9:09 mark, finishing a setup from Sophia Hess and Cahlilah Lindquist to give UWRF a 1-0 lead.
St. Scholastica answered late in the second period, evening the score at 1-1 with 3:26 remaining in the frame.
The Falcons continued to control play in the third period and reclaimed the lead on another power-play opportunity. Gracyn Knowles scored the eventual game-winner with 4:37 left in regulation, burying a feed from Madison Kadrlik and Alexa Niccum for her fourth goal of the season.
After successfully killing a late Saints power play, UWRF added insurance in the final minute. Pool scored into the empty net with 28 seconds remaining, securing the 3-1 final and her second goal of the night.
UWRF outshot St. Scholastica 35-23 and converted on two of three power-play chances while holding the Saints scoreless on two opportunities with the extra skater.
Pool led the Falcons with two goals and seven shots on goal. Hess added two assists and dominated the faceoff circle, winning 19 draws. Knowles won 11 faceoffs and scored the game-winning goal.
Olivia Hansen earned the victory in net, stopping 22 of 23 shots.
The Falcons return to Hunt Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 10 to host the College of Saint Benedict.
