AMHERST, Mass.-  The Colby College Women's Ice Hockey team took the shutout victory over the Mammoths of Amherst College, 1-0.

GAME NOTES: Nina Prunster (headline photo) in goal for the Mules tallied 34 saves and her third shutout of the season. Colby moves to 14-5-4 overall (9-3-3 NESCAC), and moves into second place in the conference standings.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE MULES:

• Lauren Klein (photo inset) scored the game winning goal with 56 seconds left in the second period. Moira Mullaney and Bri Michaud-Nolan assisted on the play.
• The penalty kill unit played very strong, holding the Mammoths 0 for 5 on the night.
• McKinley Karpa led the team with five shots.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE MAMMOTHS:

• In goal, Caitlin Walker stopped 20 shots.
• The penalty kill stopped Colby on all their power play opportunities.
• Carley Daly (nine) and Jillian Mazzocca (six) led the team in shots.
• Amherst controlled the shots category 34-21.

KEY STATS:

• Prunster's save percentage moves to .950 and her GAA drops to 1.24.
• Klein with the goal moves to 13 points on the season (seven goals, six assists).

QUOTE: "Nina was spectacular for us tonight and made so many key saves. Our penalty kill and commitment to team defense was really strong. We showed a lot of grit." said Colby Women's Ice Hockey Head Coach Holley Tyng.

NEXT MATCHUP: Both teams will battle tomorrow afternoon to finish the regular season in the NESCAC. Game time is scheduled for 3:00pm.