SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Hamline (6-0-0, 3-0-0) secured a 1-0 victory over Bethel University (MN) (2-3-0, 0-3-0) in a defensive battle at home. The Pipers' goaltender stopped all 33 shots faced, contributing to the shutout win.

The first period began with Hamline taking control at the faceoff, with Iyla Ryskamp winning against Maddi O'Connor. Hamline maintained offensive pressure early on, with Abigail Chamernick and Ashlyn Abrahamson each contributing to a series of shots, though Bethel's goalie, Ashley Gustafson Hess, managed to keep the net secure. Despite the flurry of attempts, Hamline was unable to convert any into goals.

As the period progressed, Hamline's defense, backstopped by Kendra Nordick, effectively thwarted Bethel's scoring attempts. Nordick's saves, along with blocked shots by Lily Svajgl and Maddy Belisle, were key to preventing Bethel from breaking through. The period concluded with both teams locked in a scoreless tie, as neither side managed to capitalize on their opportunities.

The second period opened with Hamline exerting early control by winning multiple faceoffs, including the initial one by Ryskamp. Despite this advantage, the team struggled to convert opportunities into goals, with several shots either missing the target or being saved by Bethel's Gustafson Hess.

Hamline continued to press as the period progressed, sustaining offensive pressure and winning key faceoffs, but were unable to capitalize on a power play following a penalty on O'Connor. Defensive efforts were bolstered by Nordick, who made crucial saves to keep Bethel from scoring. As the period concluded, Hamline held firm defensively, closing the period with the score still locked at 0–0.

Hamline began the third period with a strong defensive effort, successfully killing off an early Bethel power play. The momentum shifted significantly at 15:24 when Annabel Mehta scored the game's only goal, assisted by Averie Martin and Brooke Klemz, putting Hamline in the lead.

Despite Bethel's attempts to respond, Hamline's defense, anchored by Nordick's saves, kept the visitors scoreless. With both teams exchanging possession and Bethel pulling their goalie in the final minute, Hamline maintained their lead, securing a 1–0 victory at the end of regulation.

Mehta's goal secured the crucial win. Ryskamp led her team at the faceoff dot, winning 72 percent of her faceoffs. Nordick was pivotal in goal, making 33 saves to preserve the shutout.