MANKATO — Mankato East scored in the third period to snap a tie en route to a 2-1 victory over John Marshall/Lourdes in Big Nine Conference girls hockey on Thursday.
Nicole Nelson scored, on an assist from Sam Macken, in the second period to tie the game for JM/L.
Erin Meyers had 18 saves in goal for the Rockets. JM/L held a 26-20 edge in shots.
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Mankato East 2, JM/L 1
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Mankato East#1#0#1#—#2
John Marshall/Lourdes:Sam Macken 1 assist; Nicole Nelson 1 goal. Goalie: Erin Meyers 18 saves.
Mankato East:Sarah Biesterveld 1 goal; Rebekah Kolstad 1 goal. Goalie: Katie Paulson 25 saves .
