The Ohio State University Buckeyes survived a determined comeback attempt by California University of Pennsylvan on the way to a 2-1 win.

A goal by Rachel Dorrian put Ohio State University up 2-0 in the second period, but California University of Pennsylvan pulled to within one on Megan Cooper's tally 2:11 into the third period.

The Buckeyes' Emily Ciborek was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 32 saves and let only one puck past him. Ciborek certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.86 entering the contest.

Emilie Dunlap also scored for Ohio State University.

California University of Pennsylvan excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. California University of Pennsylvan's offense operated below its season average. California University of Pennsylvan averages 5.0 goals per game. California University of Pennsylvan forced Ohio State University goalie Ciborek to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots. California University of Pennsylvan's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as California University of Pennsylvan finished with 24 penalty minutes.

Other players who recorded assists for California University of Pennsylvan were Kelsey Denardo, who had one.

The Buckeyes incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Maria Sciacca recorded 24 saves for California University of Pennsylvan. California University of Pennsylvan registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.