DULUTH, Minn. (Interstat) — Ève Gascon stopped all 26 shots she faced, and Minnesota-Duluth beat Mercyhurst 2-0 in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game Friday at Amsoil Arena. Gascon was the top star. The Bulldogs scored once in the first period and once in the second before 825 fans. Caitlin Kraemer recorded a goal and 10 shots on goal, while Rae Mayer added a goal, an assist and four shots. Ida Karlsson and Laina Gnetz each had an assist, and Laina Gnetz also served four penalty minutes. Josie St. Martin and Pauliina Salonen combined for 11 shots for Minnesota-Duluth. Sofia Nuutinen led Mercyhurst with seven shots and took a bodychecking penalty. Brooke Gnetz had four shots and a holding penalty, while Zoey Krock added two shots. Minnesota-Duluth improved to 1-0, and Mercyhurst fell to 2-1. The Lakers visit the Bulldogs again next, while Minnesota-Duluth continues its season against Vermont after that. Mercyhurst returns home to face Syracuse, and Minnesota-Duluth later hosts St. Thomas.