The Lindenwood Univ - Belleville Lynx beat the Davenport University Panthers, 3-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Lindenwood Univ - Belleville took over the lead for good with a goal by Maddy Millar at 9:02 in the first period. The Lynx had gained a power play chance when Jennifer Deane was whistled for interference. Cailee Laporte picked up the assist.

Lindenwood Univ - Belleville's penalty kill excelled, as the Lynx gave up zero goals despite allowing 11 power plays.

Lindenwood Univ - Belleville was paced by Ashley Dietmeier, who registered one goal. Dietmeier scored short handed 11:55 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Lindenwood Univ - Belleville. The Lynx played down a man on Nikole Day's tripping.

Lindenwood Univ - Belleville stifled Davenport University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Lynx could not produce up to their normal offensive output. Lindenwood Univ - Belleville averages 6.3 goals per game. The Lynx's offense rang up 45 shots on the Panthers' net. Lindenwood Univ - Belleville's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as the Lynx finished with 24 penalty minutes.

Lindenwood Univ - Belleville also got a goal from Haley Hill as well. In addition, Lindenwood Univ - Belleville received assists from Jaylene Anderson and Reagan Fuller, who each chipped in one.

Davenport University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

The Panthers were led by Lexie Boydston, who scored the team's only goal. Boydston scored 1:11 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Lindenwood Univ - Belleville. Laken Kunz provided the assist.

Firth Bidois rejected 19 shots on goal for Lindenwood Univ - Belleville. The Lynx registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. Davenport University's Karley Ferguson stopped 42 shots out of the 45 that he faced.