ST. CHARLES, Mo. (Interstat) — The Lindenwood Lions scored three times in the second period to pull away for a 6-2 victory over the RIT Tigers in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game Friday afternoon at Centene Community Ice Center.

Tatiana Blichova led the Lions with two goals and an assist, while Silje Gundersen also scored twice. Molly Henderson added a goal and two assists. Goaltender Lexington Secreto made 23 saves for Lindenwood.

Tilli Keraenen and Olivia Urbach scored for RIT, which was hampered by seven penalties. The Tigers fell to 14-14 overall, while Lindenwood improved to 10-16-2.

The Lions avenged a 7-1 loss to RIT from Nov. 1. The teams meet again Saturday to conclude the series.