Syracuse University
0-2-0, 0-0-0CHA
#3 Minnesota
2-0-0, 0-0-0WCHA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Univ. of Minnesota | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
10/4/2009 5:15:39 PM | Ice Hockey
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MINNEAPOLIS – The Orange ice hockey team wrapped up its two-game series at Minnesota with a 4-1 loss on Sunday afternoon. Sophomore Megan Skelly tallied an unassisted goal, while senior goaltender Lucy Schoedel finished with 29 saves.
Minnesota opened the score 7:03 into the first period with a goal by sophomore Anne Schleper to give the Golden Gophers the 1-0 advantage. Less than a minute later, Schleper scored her second of the day to add to the Minnesota lead, 2-0.
Skelly put Syracuse on the board, 2-1, midway through the second period. Last year, Skelly was the team's leading scorer with 11 goals and 10 assists.
The Golden Gophers took control late in the second, grabbing a three-goal lead with consecutive goals by Chelsey Jones. Jones notched her second goal with less than two minutes remaining in the game to make the final score 4-1.
Freshman Holly Carrie-Mattimoe made her first career start for the Orange, while newcomers Erin Burns and Brittaney Maschmeyer had their second straight.
The Orange will travel to No. 6 Boston College on Friday, October 9 at 2 p.m. to face its second top 10 opponent of the season.
