Bethel beats women's hockey 6-3

Mike Ludwig
January 28, 2011

BLAINE, Minn. - Allison Papko had two goals and two assists as Bethel University scored four unanswered goals to finish a 6-3 MIAC women's hockey win over visiting St. Olaf on Friday night.

Jess Newstrom made 36 saves to get the win in net for the Royals, who were outshot by St. Olaf 38-29.

After BU (8-7-1, 5-3-1 MIAC) took a 2-0 first period lead, St. Olaf scored three straight to take a 3-2 advantage. Kristin Skoog, Christina Benjamin and Meghan Stumpf had the goals for the Oles. Stumpf's score came with 4:10 left in the second period.

Papko then assisted on back-to-back goals in the final two-plus minutes of the period as Bethel regained a lead it wouldn't relinquish.

Contact media relations specialist Mike Ludwig at (507) 786-3834 or ludwigm@stolaf.edu.