ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Courtney Correia's second hat trick of the season propelled No. 12 Penn State to a 7-0 shutout over Lindenwood to complete the series sweep on Saturday.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Nittany Lions scoring began at 13:17 off a goal by Tessa Janecke rom a feed from Kiara Zanon to put Penn State ahead 1-0.
- Less than 15 seconds later, Courtney Correia scored her first goal of the game off assists by Eleri MacKay and Izzy Heminger to increase Penn State's lead to 2-0.
- A barrage of goals came in the second period as the Nittany Lions tallied four in the frame.
- Correia scored two in the period first 2:34 into the frame followed by another one 15:18 into the period for her second hat trick of the season.
- Tessa Janecke followed 40 seconds later for her second goal of the day coming 15:56 into the frame to give the Nittany Lions a 5-0 lead.
- Olivia Wallin fired the final goal of the period coming 18:22 into the period off passes by Maddy Christian and Lyndie Lobdell.
- The nail in the coffin came from Julie Gough 5:24 into the third frame to secure the 7-0 shutout.
GOALTENDING
- Josie Bothun recorded nine saves to capture her second shutout victory of the season.
GAME NOTES AND STATS
- Courtney Correia tallied her second hat trick of the year with three goals.
- Eleri MacKay played in her 150th game in her career.
- Josie Bothun captured her 15th career shutout.
- Seven goals are the most the Nittany Lions have scored this season.
- Penn State is currently on a four-game win streak.
- The Nittany Lions held Lindenwood to 12 shots on goal while Penn State took 40.
UP NEXT
- The Nittany Lions return to action on Friday, Nov. 4 when they continue College Hockey America play against Mercyhurst. Puck-drop is set for 3 p.m.
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