SOUTHWEST survived a determined comeback attempt by CAMBRIDGE on the way to a 3-2 win.

A goal by Sofia Smithson put SOUTHWEST up 3-1 in the second period, but CAMBRIDGE pulled to within one on Natasha Costello's tally 3:19 into the third period.

SOUTHWEST was led by Smithson, who racked up one goal. Smithson scored 10:50 into the second period to make the score 3-1 SOUTHWEST. Halle Crane provided the assist.

SOUTHWEST managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. SOUTHWEST wound up below its season average of 7.0 penalty minutes per game.

Others who scored for SOUTHWEST included Savannah Bouzide and Jillian Crane, who scored one goal each. In addition, SOUTHWEST received assists from Ashley Maitre and Emily OBright, who contributed one each.

CAMBRIDGE managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. CAMBRIDGE ended up below its season average of 8.0 penalty minutes per game.

CAMBRIDGE was helped by Katherine Birkby (PU), who had one goal. Birkby (PU) scored 4:29 into the first period to make the score 1-0 CAMBRIDGE. Julia Spitzig (PU) assisted on the tally. Other players who recorded assists for CAMBRIDGE were Kati Tabin, Morgan Rolph, and Abby Lafreniere, who each chipped in one.

Emily OBright made 19 saves for SOUTHWEST on 21 shots. SOUTHWEST registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. Caitlin Kroetsch recorded 13 saves for CAMBRIDGE. CAMBRIDGE registered one goal on one power play opportunities.