MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO. - The Lindenwood Women's Hockey team (0-4-0) dropped the series finale to St. Thomas on Saturday afternoon by a score of 2-1 in Centene Community Ice Center. The Lions and Tommies both had two power plays in the opening 20 minutes of play, including a five-on-three for Lindenwood, but both teams were unable to score. Lexington Secreto came up big in the first period for Lindenwood, as she stopped all 12 shots that she faced. 

In the second period, the Lions struck first early on. Michaela Paulinyova sent the puck into the Tommie zone where Tatiana Blichova retrieved the puck along the right side of the boards. Blichova controlled the puck and sent a backhanded pass to a streaking Zsofia Pazmandi who scored on a one-timer as she beat the Tommie goaltender to the left side of the net to give the Lions the 1-0 lead. However, the Tommies would respond eight minutes later to tie the game at one as the score would remain tied heading into the third period. 

Secreto kept the Lions in the contest in the third period as she made 18 saves. The Tommies eventually broke through and took the lead on a breakaway goal with 4:44 left in the game after a misplay by the Lion defense at the blue line. Later in the period, Lindenwood pulled their goalie for the second straight game with 2:08 remaining. The Lions were able to get two shots on goal, but could not score the game-tying goal as the Tommies would hang on for the 2-1 win. 

Depsite the loss, there were some notable performances from several Lindenwood skaters. Lexington Secreto had another great performance in net as she finished the game with a career-high 39 saves, while Tatiana Blichova and Michaela Paulinyova each had their first collegiate point. Zsofia Pazmandi also recorded her first goal of the season. The Lions recorded 27 shots on goal in the contest with Josey Dunne-Weeks leading the team with five.

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"Definitely a learning curve. We have a lot of young players and we only have two Forwards that aren't a Freshman or Sophomore, but overall I like the talent and the competitiveness. Got a lot to tidy up this week before heading to Mankato." -Head coach Taylor Wasylk. 

The Lions will hit the road next weekend to take on Minnesota State (Mankato) on Friday and Saturday. Puck drop on Friday will be at 6:02 p.m.