Worcester, Mass. - The Maine women's ice hockey team dropped Saturday's contest with Holy Cross, 3 to 1, leading to a weekend split at Hart Center Ice Rink. 

The Black Bears scored first when junior forward Lila Shea tallied her first goal of the season seven minutes into the game. Defenders Paige Fong and Brenna Curl earned assists. Just 40 seconds later, the Crusaders tied the game up to take away Maine's lead.

Holy Cross added two more goals in the second period, one being on the powerplay. After a scoreless third frame, the Crusaders won 3 to 1. 

Game Notes

• Maine outshot Holy Cross 42 to 22. Kendall Sundby led the team with five shots on goal.
• Maine was 0/4 on the powerplay and 3/4 on the penalty kill. 
• Kiia Lahtinen played in goal and made 19 saves for the Black Bears.
• Maine's record moves to 4-8-1, 2-3-1 Hockey East

Up Next
Maine will host #8/9 Northeastern for a pair of conference games on Nov. 21/22 at Alfond Arena. Game times are set for 6:00 PM Friday and 4:00 PM Saturday. 

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