APPLETON, Wis. — Lawrence (0-3-0) lost 2-0 to Beloit (1-2-0) on Saturday night as the Buccaneers scored twice in the third period to secure the win.

The first period commenced with both Lawrence and Beloit actively contending for control, marked by multiple faceoff victories for the Vikings, notably by Leina Quiniou and Kate Holtz. Despite numerous attempts, the Vikings were unable to capitalize on their offensive efforts, with Emma Perry, Sophia Labrecque, and Evelyn Pryadkin each having shots saved by Beloit's goaltender, Maddy Bliss. Lawrence was presented with a power play opportunity following a tripping penalty on Beloit's Addison Gruhlke but failed to convert. The period concluded with the score tied at 0-0, as both teams went scoreless through sustained defensive efforts.

Lawrence showcased resilience in the second period, successfully navigating two penalties without conceding a goal. Sarah Dobrzynski played a pivotal role, making several key saves, particularly during Beloit's power plays, ensuring the score remained tied. Despite facing persistent pressure, Lawrence effectively managed to clear the puck and resist Beloit's advances. The period concluded without a change in the scoreboard, keeping the game scoreless.

In the third period, Lawrence faced a critical challenge as the Buccaneers scored the first goal at 16:29 through Rachel Fussy, despite Lawrence's initial success in faceoffs. Beloit extended their lead to 2-0 with a power-play goal by Natasha Ludwig at 5:59, assisted by Madi Hoffman. The period concluded without Lawrence finding the back of the net, resulting in a 2-0 victory for Beloit.