Rochester Mayo got a strong game from Meghan Tranqsrud, as well as a number of others as it rode past Albert Lea 4-1 in Big Nine Conference girls hockey Monday.
The Spartans got a goal in the first period, two in the second and one in the third. Tranqsrud finished with a goal and an assist.
"Meg Tranqsrud played a terrific game, as did everybody else," Mayo coach Jeff Bolin said. "The girls have maintained a steady and positive level of play. They are playing for each other and having fun. We will continue to work hard and support each other."
Mayo goalie Rachel Schmitz had 16 saves. Becca Schmitz, and Beth Gibson also had goals for winners.
The Spartans are 4-6 in the Big Nine and 4-12 overall.
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Mayo 4, Albert Lea 1
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Mayo #1#2#1#—#4
Albert Lea:Sydney Overgaard 1 assist; Sarah Savelkoul 1 goal. Goalie: Katie Schwarz 39 saves.
Mayo:Becca Schmitz 1 goal; Beth Gibson 1 goal; Emilie Smolders 1 assist; Steph Stettler 1 assist; Emily Nelson 1 goal; Taylor Kazeck 1 assist; Meghan Tranqsrud 1 goal, 1 assist; Kali Aldrich 1 assist. Goalie: Rachel Schmitz 16 saves.
