In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the Wisconsin University of Badgers escaped with a 5-3 victory over the Denver University of Pioneers.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Gabrielle Laures's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

Jessica Foley had a great game for Wisconsin University of, netting two goals. Foley's tallies came at 2:38 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Wisconsin University of and 15:32 into the second to make the score 4-2 Wisconsin University of.

The Badgers forced Denver University of goalie Sydney Firmin to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. Wisconsin University of's goal total was higher than its season average. The Badgers average 2.1 goals per game.

Wisconsin University of additionally got points from Jess Smith, who also finished with one goal and one assist. More assists for Wisconsin University of came via Izzy Brinker, who had one.

The Pioneers managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Denver University of wound up below its season average of 6.0 penalty minutes per game. The Pioneers did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 13 shots on net to force 10 saves.

Denver University of was helped by Emily Usset, who tallied one goal. Usset scored on the power play 8:37 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Denver University of. The Pioneers earned a power play opportunity when Morgan Pegg was put in the box for roughing. Meara Stack picked up the assist. Denver University of also got points from Marissa Lambert, who also registered one goal and one assist. Rachel Heyne also scored for Denver University of.

Samantha Azuma rejected 10 shots on goal for Wisconsin University of. The Badgers incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Sydney Firmin made 32 saves for Denver University of on 37 shots. The Pioneers registered one goal on two power play opportunities.