Freshman Hannah Brandt recorded a natural hat trick in first collegiate game, and goalie Noora Raty opened the season with a shutout as the Gophers women's hockey team opened its national championship defense with a decisive 7-0 victory over Colgate on Friday at Ridder Arena.
The Gophers outshot the Raiders 49-20 but led only 3-0 after two periods, with Brandt scoring every goal. Brandt scored the team's first goal of the season on a power play at 8:46 of the opening period. She scored on another power play just more than 5 minutes into the second period, and completed the hat trick about 8 minutes later.
The Gophers erupted for four goals in the third period, with two from Becky Kortum, who also had an assist. Mira Jalosuo and Amanda Kessel completed the goal scoring. Milica McMillen and Megan Bozek each had two assists. Raty extended her school record of shutouts to 27.
The teams play again at 4:07 p.m. Saturday at Ridder Arena.
Volleyball team tops Ohio State The No. 10 Gophers volleyball team defeated No. 22 Ohio State at the Sports Pavilion. By scores of 25-23, 25-23 and 25-22, the Gophers improved to 12-2 overall and 3-0 in Big Ten play.
Minnesota was led by Katherine Harms and Daly Santana with 14 kills each. The 14 kills by Santana tied a career high for the rookie.
Tori Dixon had seven kills, while Alexandra Palmer had a match-high 37 assists. Lindsey Lawmaster added a match-high 11 digs.
The Gophers play host to No. 1 Penn State at 7 p.m. Saturday.
