ST. CHARLES, Mo. (Interstat) — The Lindenwood Lions defeated the RIT Tigers 5-1 in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game Saturday at Centene Community Ice Center before an announced crowd of 333.

Lindenwood (11-16-2) scored twice in the first period and pulled away with three third-period goals to complete a weekend sweep after a 6-2 win Friday. RIT fell to 14-15.

Ellie Muscedere led the Lions with four assists. Zsofia Pazmandi scored twice, and Molly Henderson had a goal and two assists. Lexington Secreto made 32 saves for the win.

RIT’s lone goal came from Sophia Bellina at 5:06 of the first period, briefly tying the game 1-1 before Silje Gundersen and Henderson scored for Lindenwood. The Tigers were hampered by six penalties.