FREMONT, Neb. – The 11th-ranked University of Jamestown ACHA Division 1 women's hockey team struggled to generate offense in the series opener against No. 2 Midland University, falling 6-0 on Friday night at Sidner Ice Arena.

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Midland controlled the pace from the puck drop, outshooting the Jimmies 41-16 over three periods. The Warriors opened the scoring at 4:32 of the first period with a goal from Jordan Bell.

The home team extended their lead in the second period, netting three goals. Kennedy Wood scored at 6:20, followed by Callie Maguire at 11:28. Darbi Poole made it 4-0 with an unassisted goal at 16:31, prompting a goaltending change for Jamestown.

Midland added two more in the third period, including a shorthanded goal by Kiara McGregor, to seal the 6-0 victory.

Britlyn Rasmussen started in net for Jamestown, making 19 saves on 23 shots in 36:31 of action. Lilah Drew came on in relief, stopping 16 of 18 shots in the final 23:29. Meghan Stewart earned the shutout for Midland with 16 saves.

In a much closer contest on Saturday, the Jimmies dropped a 2-1 decision to the Warriors, concluding their weekend road trip.

After falling behind 1-0 on a first-period goal by Midland's Callie Maguire, UJ responded in the second period. Bekah Nickisch tied the game at 7:54 of the middle frame, assisted by Maddison Andrew.

The game remained deadlocked at 1-1 until late in the third period. With just over eight minutes remaining, Midland's Ashlyn Kuffler scored the game-winning goal on a power play at 11:57. Despite a strong defensive effort, Jamestown was unable to find the equalizer.

Maddie Sylvestre kept the Jimmies in the game with a stellar performance in goal, recording 29 saves on 31 shots.

UJ returns to Fremont, Neb., for the WMCH Conference Tournament, beginning Thursday, February 19.