Saint Benedict opened its 2026-27 hockey season with a 3-1 home win over No. 14 UW-Eau Claire, earning the program’s first victory over the Blugolds. First-year Pyper Andrews scored and assisted in her collegiate debut, while sophomore goalie Lexi Badali made 38 saves.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Benedict: 3 goals; UW-Eau Claire: 1.
  • Badali: 38 saves.
  • Saint Benedict improved to 1-0-0; UW-Eau Claire fell to 0-1-0.
Yes, But

UW-Eau Claire cut the lead to one on a third-period power play, but Saint Benedict restored its two-goal cushion seven minutes later and held on.

Bottom Line

A first-ever win over a ranked UW-Eau Claire team gives Saint Benedict an immediate statement result—and a strong start to the season.