Box Score

WINONA, Minn. – The Bethel University women's hockey team fell on the road at Saint Mary's University, 2-1 Friday night. Despite five power plays and 40 shots the Royals were able to find the net just one time, marking just the second time this season Bethel has scored less than two goals. The Cardinals winning goal came with just 45 seconds remaining in the game, breaking the 1-1 tie. Caroline Kivisto scored Bethel's lone goal in the second period to tie the game at one a piece after the Cardinals took the early lead mid-way through the first period.

Bethel outshot SMU 40-29 and had five power plays compared to just two for Saint Mary's but were unable to take advantage of the opportunities. Bethel had just four shots on goal during their power plays. Kivisto's goal was her MIAC leading 13th of the season. Katy Polakoski assisted Kivisto. Erika Allen was the tough luck loser in the net for Bethel, making 27 saves.

Bethel has historically struggled with the Cardinals, they have not swept SMU since 2007-08. The Royals will look to salvage a split for the fifth time in the last six years when the Cardinals travel to the Bethel University Arena Saturday evening. The puck will drop at 5 p.m.