ST. CLOUD, Minn. - The University of Dubuque women's hockey began a weekend road series at the College of St. Benedict on Friday night and opened with an 0-8 loss. UD finished with 12 shots in the loss.

The Spartans Libby Plath led with five shots and teammate Cassidy Becia had three. Defensively UD compiled 30 blocks with Madilynn Schiile leading all skaters with seven blocks. Goalie Savannah Wuitschick played all 60:00 minutes and ended the night with 57 saves. Olivia Hodges won eight faceoffs and lost 20, Gracie Hall won five and lost 14, and Chloe Byma won three and lost nine.

UD was called for five penalties for 10:00 minutes. The two squads return to ice on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. for the final match of the weekend.