MINNEAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 4-1 in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game Sunday at Mariucci Arena.

After a scoreless first period, Wisconsin’s Cassie Hall broke the tie early in the second. Ohio State’s Kaia Malachino answered to even the score later in the period. The Badgers then pulled away in the third period with two goals in 26 seconds, from Laney Potter and Finley McCarthy. Lacey Eden assisted on two goals for Wisconsin.

Goaltender Rhyah Stewart made 20 saves for the win before an announced crowd of 2,273. The victory improved Wisconsin’s record to 24-3, while top-ranked Ohio State fell to 26-4. The teams split their weekend series.