Brittani Lanzilli netted a hat trick to lead the Massachusetts University of Minutemen over the Vermont University of Catamounts, 6-2.

Lanzilli's first goal came 9:48 into the first period. He then added goals at 4:24 into the second and at 2:55 into the third.

The game was close after the first frame, but Massachusetts University of banged in three goals during the second period to put the victory out of reach for Vermont University of.

The Minutemen forced Catamounts' goaltenders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, getting 49 shots and forcing 43 saves. Natalie Kampf made 27 stops and Meghan King made 16.

Massachusetts University of additionally got points from Michaela Tosone, who also racked up one goal and two assists. Massachusetts University of also had goals scored by Meghan Lawler and Katy Turner, who scored one goal each. More assists for Massachusetts University of came via Tatum Schulz, who had two and Mallory OBrien, Ally Perdios, and Joanna Olson, who contributed one each.

The Catamounts were led by Emily Ford, who registered two goals. Ford scored the first of his two goals at 6:16 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Vermont University of. Ford's next tally made the score 6-2 Massachusetts University of with 10:16 left in the third period. Vermont University of had gotten the advantage when Massachusetts University of's Perdios was sent off for tripping. Carly Tashman picked up the assist. In addition, Vermont University of received assists from Nicole Raccuia, who had one.

Samantha Baturin made 23 saves for the Minutemen on 25 shots. Massachusetts University of incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. The Catamounts incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.