DURHAM WEST gutted out a close 5-3 win against SOUTHWEST.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Charlea Pedersen at 13:00 of the third period.

Pedersen was all over the ice for DURHAM WEST, as she tallied one goal and two assists in the win.

DURHAM WEST pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 16 penalty minutes.

DURHAM WEST's goal total was higher than its season average. DURHAM WEST averages 2.7 goals per game. DURHAM WEST got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

DURHAM WEST additionally got points from Alyssa Gee (A), who also tallied one goal and one assist and Taylor McManus, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for DURHAM WEST included Taylor Hicks and Saroya Tinker, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for DURHAM WEST were Emily Jukosky, Katrina Manoukarakis, and Maria Dominico, who each chipped in one.

DURHAM WEST's defense shut down SOUTHWEST's forwards for much of the game, and SOUTHWEST got off only 13 shots during the contest.

SOUTHWEST was helped by Sara Mayrand, who finished with one goal and one assist. Mayrand scored 11:03 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Savannah Bouzide provided the assist. SOUTHWEST also got points from Muna Fadel, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Bouzide, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, SOUTHWEST received assists from Ashley Maitre, who had one.

Rebecca Clark recorded 10 saves for DURHAM WEST. DURHAM WEST registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Hanna Slater made 23 saves for SOUTHWEST on 28 shots. SOUTHWEST incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.