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Ohio State Advances to National Title Game, Defeats Northeastern 5-0
Ohio State defeated Northeastern 5-0 in the NCAA Tournament semi-final. The Buckeyes will advance to their fifth straight national title game.
Ohio State defeated Northeastern at Pegula Ice Arena on Friday, advancing to the national title game. The Buckeyes, the tournament's top seed, scored four goals in the final ten minutes of the first period. This Frozen Four appearance was Northeastern's fourth in program history. Ohio State's record is now 14-4 in the NCAA Tournament and 7-4 in the Frozen Four. The Buckeyes' 36 wins this season set a new program record.
Key Facts
- Ohio State defeated Northeastern 5-0 in the NCAA Tournament semi-final.
- The Buckeyes' record is 36-4-0 this season.
- Ohio State advanced to their fifth straight national title game.
- Joy Dunne scored her 27th goal of the season.
- Kaia Malachino and Sanni Vanhanen each scored.
- Emma Peschel scored, and Sara Swiderski also scored.
- Hailey MacLeod recorded 15 saves for her fifth shutout of the season.
- Northeastern's record in the NCAA Tournament is 5-7-0.