COLUMBUS, Ohio. --- The Minnesota State women's hockey team suffered its second shutout of the season Saturday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio.

Maverick sophomore goaltender Katie Bidulka was tested early in her first career start for Minnesota State. Bidulka, a product of Oakville, Ont., recorded 10 saves in the first seven minutes and 11 seconds of action in the first period. Though the young goalie made 10 stops, the Buckeyes were able to find the back of the net three times while she was in goal. After the third Buckeye goal at the 7:11 mark, Bidulka was replaced by junior Brianna Quade (Newcastle, Ont.), who made 26 saves throughout the rest of the game. Quade did, however, let up one more Ohio State netter at the 11:26 mark of the first frame while the Buckeyes were on the power play.

The remainder of the game did not see any scores from either team. Both Minnesota State and Ohio State were awarded four power-play opportunities, but the Mavericks were unable to produce on the man advantage while the Buckeyes capitalized on one of their chances. The Buckeyes outshot the Mavericks by a clip of 40-17 when it was all said and done, with OSU goaltender Alex LaMere recording 17 saves. LaMere earned her second win of the season while Bidulka's record starts out at 0-1-0. Quade tallied 26 saves in the game, adding on to her season total and NCAA leading 289 stops (.920sv%).

Minnesota State (2-7-1, 0-6-0 WCHA) will continue with WCHA action next weekend as they return home to host a third-rated Wisconsin (7-0-0, 5-0-0 WCHA), October 30-31. Both matches are scheduled for 2:07 p.m. in Mankato, Minn., at Verizon Wireless Center.