Burlington, VT-- The Merrimack College women's ice hockey team picked up the sweep against the Vermont Catamounts, picking up their second straight 3-2 win on Saturday afternoon.

Merrimack (2-2-0, 2-1-0): 3, Vermont (0-4-0, 0-2-0): 2

The Warriors got on the board first, as Rachel Bjorgan slotted home a rebound point shot from Solveig Gisler late in the first, and wouldn't wait around after the first intermission, as Madison Cardaci would be fed the puck streaking down the middle and would fire it home to double the lead.
 
Vermont would tie the score with two unanswered goals of their own, but Merrimack would go back ahead in the final minute of the second as Maria Lindberg would score on the powerplay to retake the lead with the eventual game winner.
 
With the one goal lead intact, the Warriors would hold the Catamounts to only five shots in the final period to preserve the victory.
 
 
Notes and Numbers:

• Maria Lindberg and Madison Cardaci scored for the Warriors, while Rachel Bjorgan had a goal and assist.
• Sage Babey, Hayley Chang, Raice Szott, Solevig Gisler and Chloe Goofers all had an assist each.
• Margaux Favre made it two in two, only having to make 12 saves in the win.
• The Warriors win today completed their first sweep of Vermont in team history. 
   

UP NEXT: The Warriors return home to Lawler Rink on Saturday, October 19^th with single game against the Boston College Eagles. Puck Drop is at 6 PM.


For continuing coverage of Merrimack College Athletics, visit MerrimackAthletics.com and follow the Warriors on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.