GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — The Mavericks (12-14-2, 6-14-2) battled hard but came up short against Bemidji State (6-19-3, 3-18-1), falling 2–1 in the US Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women's Faceoff Classic.

The Mavericks opened the scoring at 9:17 of the first period when Taylor Otremba scored, assisted by Zoe Lopez and Mercury Bischoff. Bemidji State responded with a power-play goal later in the period, tying the game 1–1.

Minnesota State generated chances in the second period, including a power play following a boarding penalty on Bemidji State, but was unable to convert. The Mavericks also killed off a penalty of their own to keep the game tied heading into the third.

"It was a tough WCHA game." said associate head coach Jeff Giesen. "We had our chance but need to find a way to score some goals."

Bemidji State scored the go-ahead goal at 12:03 of the third period. Minnesota State pulled goalie Hailey Hansen late and applied pressure, but could not find the equalizer.

The Mavericks return to action Friday, Feb. 6 - 7, at St. Cloud State.