Ohio State's No.1-ranked women's ice hockey team recorded a 3-2 win over No. 4 Minnesota Duluth on Saturday, giving the Buckeyes a two-game sweep of the same squad they beat last March to capture the program's first ever national title.
After defeating the Bulldogs 3-2 on Friday, the Buckeyes needed two goals in the third period to win by the same margin today.
With the win, Ohio State stands a perfect 8-0 this season and extended its program-best win streak to 18 games.
Down 2-1 entering the third period, Jenn Gardiner tied the game at 2-2 with 10:47 to play.
P3| BUCKEYE GOAL! @jenngardiner12 ties the game at 10:47!#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/ggDn6y3rB2
— Ohio State Women's Hockey (@OhioStateWHKY) October 22, 2022
Riley Brengman then netted the game-winner with less than five minutes left in regulation.
P3| BUCKEYE GOAL! @Riley_Brengman puts Ohio State in the lead with less than 5:00 to play! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/dlkum3sluB
— Ohio State Women's Hockey (@OhioStateWHKY) October 22, 2022
Goalie Amanda Thiele stopped 24 shots in a winning effort. She's now 6-0-0 on the young season.
The two-game sweep marked the first time since the 2018-19 season the Buckeyes have turned the trick against the Bulldogs.
The Buckeyes return to the ice next weekend, at home, with a two-game set against No. 2-ranked Minnesota. Friday night's game starts at 6 p.m. with a 3 p.m. matinee on tap Saturday.
Hear from Coach Muzerall following the Buckeyes' 3-2 win over Minnesota Duluth Saturday to sweep the series #GoBucks
— Ohio State Women's Hockey (@OhioStateWHKY) October 22, 2022
