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Wisconsin tops Ohio State in women’s hockey national championship


Wisconsin's Britta Curl shoots past Ohio State's Madison Bizal.

DULUTH, Minn. − Ohio State’s reign as women’s hockey national champion came to an end Sunday as the top-ranked Buckeyes were upset by No. 6 Wisconsin 1-0 in the title game.

One of the most prolific offenses in the country with 4.22 goals per game this season, the Buckeyes were shut out despite out-shooting the Badgers 31-22.

Wisconsin took the lead with six minutes remaining in the first period on a goal by Kirsten Simms and held onto it for the rest of the game.

Ohio State finished the season 33-6-2.

Ohio State had beaten Northeastern 3-0 in a semifinal on Friday while the Badgers topped Minnesota 3-2.



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