STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Marian University women’s hockey (6-11-1, 3-6-1-0 NCHA) was tied 4-4 after two periods but allowed three goals in the final period to fall 7-4 at UW-Stevens Point.
- Marian opened the scoring for a game that proved to have plenty of offense, a far cry from the past weekend for the Sabres.
- Senior Alyssa Heim scored at the 10:49 mark of the opening period with a power play score to give Marian an early lead.
- The Pointers responded with two goals separated by just 54 seconds to take a 2-1 lead into the first intermission.
- Senior Mackenzie Rosin tied the game just 47 seconds into the second period with a power play goal of her own.
- Marian retook the lead at the 4:08 mark when freshman Catherine Yasenak scored her first collegiate goal.
- This lead didn’t last long as UWSP quickly tied the game just 34 seconds later.
- The Pointers then took a 4-3 lead only to have Heim tie the game at 4-4 with 5:52 left to play in the period.
- The 4-4 tally would hold heading into the final period.
- UWSP would score 1:31 into the final period and added a pair of goals in the final 10 minutes to secure the non-conference win.
- Marian had double-digit shots in two of the three periods but were outshot 64-35 for the game.
- The Sabres had a strong game on special teams with the power play going 2-for-3 and the penalty kill stopping both UWSP chances.
- Marian had a 41-35 advantage on draws.
- UW-Stevens Point has now won eight straight games against Marian.