Mankato, Minn. --- The Minnesota State University women wrapped up their series with the University of Minnesota Duluth at All Seasons Arena on Saturday with a 2-1 loss.

The Bulldogs tallied the game’s opening goal late in the first period when rookie forward Jessica Wong beat Maverick goaltender Alli Altmann glove-side for the Bulldog score. Seniors Jaime Rasmussen and Saara Tuminen earned assists on the goal.

The Mavericks finished a scoreless second period of hockey by killing off seven minutes of Bulldog power play chances. Atmann had six saves in the period, five of them coming on the penalty kill.

UMD increased their lead to 2-0 early in the third, rookie center Katie Wilson scored off of a rebound. Laura Fridfinnson and Jocelyne Larocque earned the assists.

With 12:29 left in the contest, senior and alternate captain Ashley Young tallied her sixth goal of the season on a two on one break away. Junior forward Nina Tikkinen set up the goal with a nice cross-net pass. Senior forward Christina Lee also earned an assist on the goal.

The Mavericks had a power play chance with 3:55 left in the game but couldn’t capitalize with the extra skater.

The Bulldogs outshot the Mavericks 22-20 in the contest, while both teams finished 0-4 with an extra skater.

The Mavericks travel to Minneapolis, Minn. to take on the Golden Gophers. Friday’s contest will start at 7:07 pm and Saturday’s game at 4:07 pm. Both games will be played at Ridder Arena.

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