The University of Wisconsin Badgers entered the Western Collegiate Hockey Association quarterfinals with momentum after taking down the Ohio State Buckeyes 4-2 in a thriller to finish the regular season.
The St. Thomas Tommies came out of the gate playing stellar defense. Tommies goaltender Calla Frank started the game with a perfect 13-for-13 saves in the first period.
The Badgers opened up the scoring just 49 seconds into the second period as forward Kirsten Simms fired a shot from close range on Frank, finding the back of the net. With just over eight minutes remaining, freshman Laney Potter took it from left to right, attempting to maneuver the puck past Frank.