GARDNER, Mass. (Interstat) — Emma Rheaume stopped all 24 shots she faced, and Union scored both of its goals in the first period to beat Franklin Pierce 2-0 in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game Saturday at Gardner Veterans Arena. A crowd of 105 watched the Garnet Chargers complete a weekend sweep after an overtime win in the series opener. Union improved to 2-0. Franklin Pierce fell to 0-2.

Union’s first goal came from Madi Gaines, with Peyton O’Neill and Megan Duplantie picking up assists. Duplantie then scored the second goal, with Jill Willis and Quinn Dunkle earning assists. The Garnet Chargers built their lead early and protected it with steady defense. Franklin Pierce managed to create some traffic in front of the net, but Rheaume was sharp and Union’s defenders cleared rebounds and blocked passing lanes. The Ravens never found a response.

Rheaume was Union’s top star, finishing with 24 saves on 24 shots. She anchored a penalty kill that kept Franklin Pierce off the scoreboard and helped Union survive a busy stretch in the penalty box. The Ravens pressed at times but could not solve Rheaume or generate a rebound goal.

Duplantie finished with a goal, an assist, six shots on goal and one hit. Gaines scored and recorded three shots. Evie Hanson contributed four shots for Union. Maddie Leaney added two shots, while Quinn Dunkle registered three shots and two penalty minutes. Klara Kenttala also served two penalty minutes. Jill Willis recorded four shots. Peyton O’Neill had an assist and two penalty minutes. Ella Skotty and Karianne Engelbert each received roughing minors for the Garnet Chargers. For Franklin Pierce, Mia Kraut recorded two shots and Abigail Broz added one shot.

Union’s penalty troubles began in the second period when Ella Skotty was whistled for roughing. Karianne Engelbert was assessed a roughing minor less than two minutes later. Franklin Pierce’s Jenna Sharland went off for roughing later in the second. In the third, Brenna Prellwitz was called for hooking, and Quinn Dunkle was sent off for hooking. Peyton O’Neill received a bodychecking minor, Sharland drew a second minor for bodychecking, and Klara Kenttala was assessed a boarding penalty. Despite those calls, Union’s penalty kill held firm and did not allow a power-play goal.

Franklin Pierce’s penalty trouble included Jenna Sharland, who was called for roughing and bodychecking. Brenna Prellwitz received a hooking minor. Union’s penalties included hooking against Dunkle, bodychecking against O’Neill and boarding against Kenttala. The Ravens could not convert on their power-play opportunities, and Union’s lead held through the third period. The shutout was the defining result for a Union team that had won a close overtime game in the previous meeting.

Gardner Veterans Arena hosted the matinee, and the announced attendance was 105. The game was the second in as many days between the opponents. Union’s victory gave the Garnet Chargers a sweep of the series after they had won the opener in overtime. Franklin Pierce was unable to find the equalizer or build momentum from its power plays.

Union’s weekend sweep followed a 4-3 overtime win over Franklin Pierce in the series opener. The Garnet Chargers will look to keep rolling when they visit Merrimack next weekend. Franklin Pierce will seek its first win when it travels to Saint Michael’s. The Ravens remain in search of offense after being held scoreless.

Rheaume’s clean sheet was supported by a Union offense that spread chances around. Duplantie’s six shots led the Garnet Chargers, while Hanson and Willis each recorded four. Gaines, Dunkle and Leaney also contributed multiple shots. O’Neill and Duplantie set up Gaines’ goal, and Willis and Dunkle set up Duplantie’s goal. Kenttala and Dunkle spent time in the penalty box, but Union’s defensive effort remained intact.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Franklin Pierce 3, Union 0. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Franklin Pierce with a 62.5 percent probability to win.