DUBUQUE, Iowa – The University of Dubuque women's hockey team earned a 4-1 victory over Lawrence University on Saturday afternoon, completing the weekend sweep of the Vikings. The Spartans improved to 2-1 overall and 2-0 in NCHA play, with Natalie Meeder and Natalie Post each scoring twice in the win.
The Spartans got off to a strong start as Meeder opened the scoring just 4:10 into the first period, with Dani Denhof recording the assist. Lawrence responded a few minutes later to even the score at 1-1, but Dubuque regained the lead with 2:19 remaining in the period. Post found the back of the net with assists from Malia Tetreault and Grace Ronan to give UD a 2-1 advantage heading into the first intermission.
Dubuque carried that momentum into the second period, as Meeder scored her second goal of the afternoon just 42 seconds in, extending the lead to 3-1. The Spartans outshot Lawrence 20-3 to maintain their two-goal advantage in the second period.
Post added to the Spartans' lead in the third period, scoring her second goal of the afternoon shorthanded at the 4:00 mark to make it 4-1. The Spartans held Lawrence scoreless for the remainder of the game to secure the conference victory.
Meeder led the Spartans with eight shots on goal and two goals, while Post also added two goals.
Ashlyn Cottreau earned the victory in net, finishing with 18 saves. Dubuque outshot Lawrence 39-19 in the win.
Up Next
The Spartans will face Milwaukee School of Engineering in a two-game NCHA series next weekend. Dubuque will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Friday, November 13, for a 7:00 p.m. matchup at the Kern Center before returning home to host the Raiders on Saturday, November 14, at 2:00 p.m. at ImOn Arena.
