Courtesy of Colby Athletics

WATERVILLE, Maine - The Colby College Women's Ice Hockey team defeated Bowdoin College in the NESCAC Quarterfinal, 2-0. 

For the final time in the Alfond Rink, the Mules and Polar Bears squared off. Colby's victory seals a sweep on the season. Bowdoin finishes their season at 8-14-3, while the Mules move to 15-5-5 overall.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE MULES:

• Lexi Cafiero scored the first goal of the postseason at 13:39 of the second period. McKinley Karpa and Tess Dupre earned the assists.
• Early in the final frame, Karpa netted the power-play goal at 4:35. Sisters Bri Michaud-Nolan and Aimely Michaud-Nolan assisted on the skater advantage.
• Nina Prunster earned yet another shutout victory in goal, stopping all 17 shots faced. Her overall record moves to 9-3-1.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE POLAR BEARS:

• In goal for Bowdoin, Dani Marquez made 31 saves.
• Angelina Joyce led the team with five shots.
• The team finished leading in faceoff wins 29-28.

KEY STATS:

• Cafiero collected her 20th point with the goal. (9 goals, 11 assists).
• Karpa earned her third power-play goal and 19th point.
• The penalty kill unit played stellar, holding the Polar Bears 0-for-4

UP NEXT:

• Colby will face No. 3 Amherst in the NESCAC Semifinals on March 7 at Middlebury College.