Lindenwood Women's Hockey and Bemidji State Beavers battled to a 2-2 draw on Saturday afternoon in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Zsofia Pazmandi was the star for Lindenwood, scoring both of their goals, including a late equalizer to force overtime.
Bemidji State took an early lead with Isa Goettl scoring just under two minutes into the first period, assisted by Hailey Armstrong and Izy Fairchild. However, Lindenwood responded before the end of the period, with Pazmandi tying the game at 1-1, assisted by Tatiana Blichova.
The second period saw Bemidji State regain the lead through Morgan Smith, assisted by Kate Johnson. Lindenwood's goaltender, Lexington Secreto, kept the team in the game with some crucial saves. With just under five minutes remaining in regulation, Pazmandi scored her second goal of the game, an unassisted effort, to tie the score at 2-2. The game went to a 3-on-3 overtime session, but neither team could find a winner.
Bemidji State's goaltender Kaitlin Groess made 31 saves, while Lindenwood's Lexington Secreto stopped 35 shots. The result means a series split between the two teams.
Key Moments
- Goettl's early goal gave Bemidji State the initial advantage.
- Pazmandi's first goal leveled the score in the first period.
- Smith's goal in the second period put Bemidji State ahead again.
- Pazmandi's late equalizer secured the tie for Lindenwood.
Goaltending Performances
Both Groess and Secreto were instrumental in keeping the game close, with both goalies making several key saves throughout the contest.