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Minnesota State rallied from a two-goal deficit to tie Yale 3-3 in the Ice Breaker championship, but Yale won the shootout 2-1. Zoe Lopez scored the tying goal with 22 seconds left, and Hailey Hansen made 25 saves for the Mavericks.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: 3-3; Yale won the shootout 2-1.
  • Shots: Minnesota State 29, Yale 28.
  • Power plays: Yale 2-for-3; Minnesota State 0-for-4.
  • Hansen made 25 saves; Yale goalie Emeline Grennan stopped 26 shots.
Yes, But

The Mavericks showed resilience, scoring twice in the third period and creating overtime pressure, including four shots on a power play. But Yale’s special teams made the difference, converting twice while Minnesota State went scoreless with the advantage.

What's Next

Minnesota State visits Boston College on Monday at 10 a.m. at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

Bottom Line

The Mavericks earned a hard-fought tie after a late comeback, but their missed power-play chances proved costly in the championship shootout.