BOX SCORE

Taking their first lead of the game deep in the second period against Hamline University, the College of Saint Benedict (2-13-3, 0-8-3) was unable to hold on, losing in OT 4-3 tonight in Saint Paul, MN.

The Pipers were able to strike first in the opening period, getting one past sophomore goalkeeper Lauren Herzog (Mendota Heights, MN, Convent of the Visitation) to take a 1-0 lead.

Coming out more aggressive as the second period got underway; the Blazers were able to get 15 shots on net, scoring on three of them to take a 3-2 lead. Junior forward Gretchen Leyendecker (Rochester, MN, Lourdes) scored her fifth goal of the season on a power play at 04:52 in the second. Leyendecker was assisted on the play by first-year forward Catherine Pollock (Tonka Bay, MN, Hopkins High School).

Just under ten minutes later the team again got on the board when first-year defender Ashley Olson (Fairmont, MN, Fairmont High School) found the back of the net at 13:04. First-year forward Alexandra Carlson (Prior Lake, MN, Academy of Holy Angels) and sophomore forward Kelly Fladebo (Mora, MN, Cambridge-Isanti Mora) assisted on the play.

Junior forward Holly Reinking (Maple Grove, MN, Elk River) gave the Blazers the lead when she scored her second goal in as many games at 16:07 in the second period.

One period later Hamline was able to answer back, tying the game and forcing overtime. A tripping penalty called on the Blazers led to the Pipers scoring the game winning goal on a power play while taking home the 4-3 win.

The two teams continue their battle tomorrow afternoon at 2 pm at the MAC. The game is the first of a three game home stand for the Blazers.