SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Traveling up North, the University of Dubuque women's hockey team played St. Catherine University Friday night, falling 7-1.

The Wildcats struck first in the opening period, scoring at 12:42. Shortly after, Natalie Meeder got a shot through to force a save from the keeper. St. Catherine went up 2-0 on a power play before the period ended.

The game opened up in the second period with the Wildcats scoring four goals. In the third period, Zoe Cupples made a great play to score a goal. At the end of the match, the Spartans fell 7-1 to the Wildcats.

Natalie Meeder led the Spartans on the night with three shots on goal, with Zoe Cupples putting two on goal, scoring one. Natalie Post contributed, winning seven face-offs.

On the defensive side, Molly Jex made 34 saves in the match. Malia Tetreault was able to get out in front of shooters, recording five blocks on the night.

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The Spartans will stay in St. Paul, Minnesota Saturday, November 1, to play St. Catherine in the second of two matches. The puck drop is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at Drake Arena.