BEMIDJI, Minn. (Interstat) — The second-ranked Ohio State women’s hockey team dominated Bemidji State in a 7-1 victory Friday night at Bemidji Regional Events Center.

Kaia Malachino led the Buckeyes with three goals and an assist. Sloane Matthews added two goals and an assist, while Emma Peschel had a goal and three assists. Ohio State goaltender Hailey MacLeod made 20 saves.

The Buckeyes improved to 29-4 overall, scoring once in the first period, three times in the second and three times in the third before an announced crowd of 231. The Beavers’ lone goal came from Hailey Armstrong in the second period. Bemidji State fell to 6-24.

Ohio State, which entered with a 95.2% win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system, went 2 for 6 on the power play. The teams conclude the series Saturday.