BURLINGTON, Vermont - The Maine women's ice hockey team fell in the final minutes of the overtime period to Vermont on Saturday at Gutterson Fieldhouse. 

Kendall Sundby put the Black Bears in the lead just a few minutes into the game with a goal from the point. Sundby's second goal of the year was assisted by Isabelle Michaud and Ali Altiman.

The Black Bears were able to hold the lead until just about five minutes left in the game, when Vermont scored on a powerplay opportunity to tie things up. 

The game went into a five minute overtime period where Vermont was able to score to earn the extra conference point. 

Game Notes

• Maine goaltender Madisyn Ryan saw her third career start in net. Ryan made 28 saves on 30 shots faced. 
• Stephanie Jacob and Isabelle Michaud each had four shots on goal. 
• Vernont outshot Maine 30 to 28.
• Sade Sandilands led Maine with four blocks.
• Isabelle Michaud is on a three-game point streak and leads the team in points (6-6-12). 

Up Next
Maine returns to home ice for a conference series at Alfond Arena on Jan 22/23 against Merrimack College. 

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