No. 14 UW-Eau Claire scored twice in the third period to beat Saint Benedict 3-1, splitting the teams’ weekend series. Helena Siska scored the Bennies’ lone goal, assisted by Merrill Delich, while goalie Lexi Badali made 32 saves.

By the Numbers
  • UW-Eau Claire outshot Saint Benedict 35-12.
  • Saint Benedict blocked 15 shots, three more than the Blugolds.
  • The Blugolds held a 26-25 edge in faceoffs.
Yes, But

Saint Benedict kept the game tied through two periods and generated several chances, but UW-Eau Claire’s late goals proved decisive. Neither team scored on the power play.

What’s Next

The Bennies stay home to host Lake Forest on Nov. 6-7, with games scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday.

Bottom Line

Saint Benedict showed resilience and defensive grit, but will need to generate more offense after being outshot by 23 in the loss.