The Lindenwood women's hockey team fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes 4-0 on Friday evening from the OSU Ice Rink in Columbus, Ohio. The game was the first of a two-game non-conference series to be played this weekend.

The opening period was played even by both sides, with Lindenwood registering 10 shots on goal and Ohio State sending 12 pucks on net. The Buckeyes were the recipients of one power-play opportunity in the opening frame, but failed to capitalize with the advantage. The two teams were even at 0-0 after 20 minutes of action.

In the second period, Ohio State grabbed a one-goal lead late into the middle stanza. Maddy Field lit the lamp with 1:22 remaining in the period, sending the Buckeyes to the locker room with the one-goal edge.

Ohio State would tack three goals onto its lead in the final period, including two even-strength scores and an empty net tally. The trio of Buckeye goals in the third period brought the game to its final score of 4-0.

Jolene deBruyn made the start between the pipes for the Lady Lions, turning in 30 saves in her fifth start of the season. deBruyn had a game-high 12 first-period saves.

Shannon Morris-Reade recorded a game-high seven shots on goal. Not far behind Morris-Reade was Sarah Bobrowski who totaled six shots on goal.

Kirsten Martin excelled in the faceoff circle, winning eight of her nine draws. Overall, Lindenwood held the advantage on faceoffs, 29-24.

The Lady Lions were held scoreless on their three power-play attempts, including two in the final period. Lindenwood's penalty-kill continued to impress, killing off all three of its chances.

Following the non-conference loss, Lindenwood moves to 0-7-0 on the season. With the victory, Ohio State improves to 4-6-1. The two teams will return to the OSU Ice Rink tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. CT to conclude the two-game set.