Notables
-Lowry scored the game-winner and has recorded a point in three straight games
-Thomeczek is now tied for the program record for career wins (28)
-CSS is 11-1 when scoring first
GENEVA, Ill. (
csssaints.com) – The St. Scholastica women's hockey team defeated Aurora University (Ill.) by a score of 2-0 at Fox Valley Ice Arena on Friday evening in Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) action.
The Scoring
The Saints found their first goal of the game with 2:42 left to play in the first period.
Courtney Bloemke (Nicollet, Minn./Mankato West HS) set up
Tessa Lowry (Calgary, Alberta/Edge School) for the even-strength goal to make it 1-0 to CSS. For Lowry, it was her first goal of the season.
Both teams had two power play opportunities in the second period, but neither was able to capitalize on the advantage. The Spartans (6-13-3, 3-9-3 NCHA) would have tying goal disallowed in the period due to an interference penalty.
The Saints found their second and final goal with 15:10 left on the clock in the third period.
Rachel Anderson (Shoreview, Minn./Mounds View HS) scored her ninth goal of the season thanks to an assist by
Alexia Klaas (Duluth, Minn./Duluth Denfeld HS (Minnesota-Duluth)) and
Taylor Thompson (Buffalo, Minn./Buffalo HS). Shots at the end of the game finished 23-14 to CSS.
Top Performers for CSS
Lexi Thomeczek (St. Louis, Mo./St. Joseph Academy (St. Louis AAA Blues)) saved all 14 shots she faced to earn the win in net for the Saints. The win ties her with Lindsey Hartfiel for the most career wins in program history (28).
Top Performers for the Opponent
Chiara Pfosi stopped 21 of the 23 shots she faced for the Spartans.
Up Next
The Saints (14-6-1, 12-3-0 NCHA) wrap up their road series against Aurora tomorrow at Fox Valley Ice Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m.
