Ole women fall behind, can't catch Royals in 6-2 loss

Mike Ludwig
January 20, 2012

NORTHFIELD, Minn. - The St. Olaf women's hockey team dug a 3-0 hole and lost a 6-2 MIAC contest to visiting Bethel University on Friday night at Northfield Ice Arena.

Cristina Masten had two goals and Charise Kendrick a goal and two assists for Bethel.

St. Olaf cut into the 3-0 BU lead with a goal from Nicole Stumpf at 17:53 of the second period.

The Royals, however, responded with a Masten score to open the scoring the in third, at 17:32. The Oles'Alex Meyer answered 14 seconds later, but BU added two empty net goals in the final 46 seconds to seal the victory.

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