Women’s Hockey hosts defending National Champions in No. 1 Ohio State

For the third consecutive week, the Bemidji State University will face a top-10 ranked opponent as the Beavers (2-3-1, 0-2-0 WCHA) play host to top-ranked and defending National Champions Ohio State University this weekend. The Beavers host the undefeated Buckeyes (4-0-0, 4-0-0 WCHA) at Sanford Center Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16 for a two-game series. Puck drop for game one is scheduled for 3:01 p.m., Saturday and then 2:01 p.m., Sunday.

Bemidji State enters the second week of Western Collegiate Hockey Association play after falling in two games at No. 2 University of Minnesota this past weekend.

After falling 0-6 in the first game, the Beavers were tied 1-1 with the second-ranked Gophers heading into the final 20 minutes of play but a three-goal, third period earned Minnesota the 4-1 victory.

Senior Kate Boland scored the lone goal of the series for the Beavers for her first collegiate goal in 81 career games.

The games will be broadcast on the Beaver Radio Network.