MINNEAPOLIS — Emma Abrahamson scored the game-winning goal 1:19 into overtime, giving the No. 3/2-ranked Augsburg women's hockey team a 3-2 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference win over No. 5/5-ranked Hamline University on Sunday, giving the Auggies a split of the MIAC weekend series with the Pipers. Augsburg goaltender Kayla Simonson made 25 saves to preserve the victory, marking her fifth game with 20-plus saves this season.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Augsburg 3, Hamline 2 (OT)
LOCATION: Ed Saugestad Rink, Minneapolis
RECORDS: Augsburg 12-3-1 overall (6-2-1 MIAC), Hamline 14-3-0 overall (8-2-0 MIAC)

GAME RECAP
Augsburg dominated the faceoff circle, securing multiple wins, including Ruby Eskin's initial control against Iyla Ryskamp. Augsburg generated numerous scoring opportunities, capitalizing on two power plays, yet they were unable to convert any shots into goals. Hamline's goaltender, Kendra Nordick, consistently thwarted Augsburg's attempts with several crucial saves. The period concluded scoreless, with Augsburg creating significant offensive pressure but unable to break the deadlock.

A pivotal power-play goal by Nora Stepan at 12:54, assisted by Aunna Schulte, gave Augsburg the lead against Hamline in the second period. Nora Stepan's goal added to her impressive tally, giving her a team-high of nine goals this season and 19 points overall. Augsburg capitalized on Hamline's penalties, maintaining pressure with consistent faceoff wins and shot attempts, though many were blocked or missed. Augsburg's defense, anchored by Simonson, held strong against Hamline's offensive efforts. The period concluded with Augsburg leading 1-0.

In the third period, Abigail Chamernick tied the game for Hamline with a goal just over three minutes into the third period, assisted by Hannah Peterson and Macy Peterson. Augsburg regained the lead with a power-play goal by Jenna Allen at 13:41, assisted by Aunna Schulte and Tenley Stewart. This assist was part of a career-best performance for Schulte, who assisted on all three Augsburg goals. However, Hamline equalized at 2:20 with an unassisted goal from Ella Rothe. The period concluded with both teams tied at 2-2, marking the end of the game.

Augsburg clinched the victory in overtime with a decisive goal by  Abrahamson at 1:19, assisted by Schulte. The play unfolded after several attempts by Augsburg to break through, including a shot that hit the pipe by Nora Stepan. The goal for Abrahamson was her fourth career game-winning goal.

Augsburg is ranked No. 3 in the latest USCHO.com Division III national poll and No. 2 in the D-III Hockey News Division III national poll. Hamline is ranked No. 5 in both the USCHO.com and D-III Hockey News Division III national polls.

AUGSBURG PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS
• Jenna Allen: 1 power-play goal, 1 blocked shot
•  Emma Abrahamson: 1 game-winning goal, 80% faceoff win percentage
• Aunna Schulte: 3 assists
• Kayla Simonson: 25 saves

HAMLINE PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS
• Abigail Chamernick: 1 goal, 4 shots on goal
• Macy Peterson: 1 assist, 62% faceoff win percentage
• Ella Rothe:1 goal, 66% faceoff win percentage
• Kendra Nordick: 28 saves

UP NEXT
• In its next game, Augsburg University will host Bethel University at Ed Saugestad Rink in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.