On Top of Their Game: Wisconsin Hockey's 12-2 Victory Over Boston College
The Wisconsin women's hockey team added its 2023 national championship banner to its collection on Friday Oct. 6, 2023 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
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Wisconsin Women's Hockey Dominates in Decisive Victory Over Boston College
In a spectacular showcase of skill and teamwork, the reigning national champions, the Wisconsin Badgers, clinched a 12-2 win over Boston College, achieving a series sweep on Friday night at LaBahn Arena. Nine Badgers registered their names on the scoresheet. Standout performers Britta Curl, Lacey Eden, and Sarah Wozniewicz each scored two goals for Wisconsin, elevating the team's record to 4-0-0. Cassie Hall, Casey O'Brien, Ava Murphy, Laila Edwards, Vivian Jungels, and Kirsten Simms further drove the Badgers' dominance, all adding goals against a struggling Eagles side that now sits at 0-4-0.
During the first period Eden, seizing the moment during a power play, netted her seventh goal of the current campaign. Hall swiftly followed, extending the Wisconsin lead in the closing moments of the first period.
Second Period Surge
The second period saw O'Brien achieving a personal milestone with her 50th career goal, reinforcing the Badgers' lead. The period further highlighted Wozniewicz's consistent performance, marking her fourth consecutive game with a goal, and Curl adding another, all within a staggering 26-second span.
Wisconsin's Laila Edwards (10) hugs Ava Murphy (9) after Murphy's goal in the third period of Wisconsin's 12-2 victory over Boston College on Friday Oct. 6, 2023 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
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Unyielding Dominance
On the power play front, Wisconsin remained strong, with Eden adding another before Boston College managed to get one goal past the Badger's defense.
Even as the Eagles attempted to redeem themselves, the Badgers continued to dominate the third period. Murphy's first goal as a Badger and Edwards' power play further pushed the lead. Curl and Wozniewicz doubled up on their tally, with Jungels and Simms adding the finishing touches in the closing minutes.
Final Thoughts
The Wisconsin Badgers put on a fantastic performance against Boston College. As they prepare to face the Minnesota State Mavericks, the momentum is firmly with them. They'll face the Mavericks at LaBahn Arena on Thursday, October 12, and Friday, October 13. Wisconsin currently has 101 wins against Minnesota.
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