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UW-River Falls Clinches Third Straight Division III Women’s Hockey Title

The run underscores an 87-4-2 three-year record under coach Joe Cranston.

Overview

  • Wisconsin-River Falls beat Nazareth 4-0 in the national final at Hunt Arena to secure the championship.
  • Brooklyn Riley broke the deadlock on a power play early in the second period, with Sophia Hess netting two and Madison Kadrlik adding one.
  • The Falcons controlled the game with a 44-22 shot edge that kept Nazareth on its heels.
  • Goaltender Jordan O’Kane made 22 saves for her ninth shutout of the season, a program record.
  • Megan Goodreau finished with 77 points to tie the NCAA Division III single-season scoring mark as the Falcons capped a 30-1 season with their third straight home-ice title.