Byron Center, Mich. — The Aquinas College Women's Hockey Team kicked off a busy weekend with a commanding 8-2 victory over Wyoming at Southside Ice Arena. Although the originally scheduled 9:00 pm start was delayed by 22 minutes, the Saints wasted no time getting into gear, jumping to a 2-1 lead by the end of the first period, thanks to goals from Brooke Johnson and Alyssa Exline, who netted her first of four goals in the game.

Aquinas 8, Wyoming 2

After a competitive first period, the game remained tight for the first 16 minutes of the second, with the score still at 2-1. However, a quick one-two punch in the form of back-to-back goals just 44 seconds apart from Exline and Anna Castle extended Aquinas' lead to 4-1 heading into the third period.

A total of ten Saints players registered points in the game, with five different Aquinas players finding the back of the net. Bridgett Clay had a standout performance, contributing four points with a goal and three assists, while Paige Ike tallied three assists. Kaeleigh Kachmarski also made her mark with a solid effort.

The Saints dominated the third period, outscoring the Cowgirls 4-1 to secure the 8-2 victory. Goalie Izzy Buckett turned in a stellar performance between the pipes, stopping 33 of the 35 shots she faced, earning a .943 save percentage.

By the Numbers:

• Alyssa Exline: Scored four goals, leading the offense with a hat-trick plus one
• Izzy Buckett: Saved 33 of 35 shots, recording a .943 save percentage
• Bridgett Clay: Scored one goal and added three assists

Up Next:
The Saints will look to complete the weekend sweep when they face Wyoming again tomorrow night at Southside Ice Arena. The puck will drop at 7:40 p.m.