ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Hamline women's hockey team (6-3-1, 5-1 MIAC) earned their second straight conference sweep on Saturday afternoon, defeating Bethel (3-6, 2-4 MIAC) by a score of 2-1 at TRIA Rink.
 
Just like last night's game, neither team was able to score in the first period. The second period, however, was action-packed featuring all three goals in the game. The Pipers were the first to score with a goal from first year Madison Davis at 5:13. The Royals tied it up at 13:54, but HU took over the lead soon after with a goal from senior Jordan Hansen. This would be all Hamline would need as they held Bethel to only four shots in the third period, which were all saved.
 
The Pipers were active offensively in the game, holding a 38-14 shot advantage over the Royals. Sophomore goalie Jaela O'Brien saved all but one that came her way, ending with 13 saves and her second straight win. She is now 3-2-1 on the season.
 
Davis' goal, which got the Pipers on the board first, was assisted by first year Sophie Rausch and senior Dani Wright. The goal was Davis' second this season.
 
Courtney Johnston was the one who tallied the goal for Bethel, tying the game at one. This tie would not last long, though, since Hansen would score on a power play less than two minutes later, finishing a passing play from Rausch and sophomore Molly Garin. Hansen has a total of three goals on the season, getting two of them this weekend.
 
With the pair of assists, Rausch now leads the Pipers in points with a total of 13 on the season so far. Garin is right behind her with 12 points of her own, which includes a team-leading eight assists.
 
The Pipers will conclude the 2019 portion of their schedule with a rematch against No. 5 UW-Eau Claire. HU fell to the Blugolds earlier this season, 3-4 on the road. The matchup is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. at TRIA Rink.