WATERVILLE, Maine - The Colby College Women's Ice Hockey team defeated Bowdoin College in the NESCAC Quarterfinal, 2-0. 

GAME NOTES: For the final time in the Alfond Rink, the Mules and Polar Bears squared off. Colby's victory seals a sweep on the season. Bowdoin finishes their season at 8-14-3 (4-11-1 NESCAC). Women's Ice Hockey moves to 15-5-5 overall (9-3-4 NESCAC).

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE MULES:

• Lexi Cafiero scored the first goal of the postseason at 13:39 of the second period. McKinley Karpa (photo inset) and Tess Dupre (headline photo) earned the assists.
• Early in the final frame, Karpa netted the power play goal at 4:35. Sisters Bri Michaud-Nolan and Aimely Michaud-Nolan assisted on the skater advantage.
• Nina Prunster earned yet another shutout victory in goal, stopping all 17 shots faced. Her overall record moves to 9-3-1.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE POLAR BEARS:

• In goal for Bowdoin, Dani Marquez made 31 saves.
• Angelina Joyce led the team with 5 shots.
• The team finished leading in faceoff wins 29-28.

KEY STATS:

• Cafiero collected her 20th point with the goal. (9 goals, 11 assists).
• Karpa earned her third power play goal and 19th point.
• The penalty kill unit played stellar, holding the Polar Bears 0 for 4.

QUOTE: "What a special way to close out the Alfond Rink with a huge victory over instate rival, Bowdoin. We executed our game plan very well today and played so hard for each other. It was great to see," said Colby's Women's Ice Hockey Head Coach Holley Tyng. "The parity in the NESCAC is unlike any other league in the country. It's anyone's game and we've been playing great hockey. We're excited for next weekend."

NEXT MATCHUP: Colby now moves on to the NESCAC Semifinals, facing #3 Amherst College. Game time is set for 4:00pm in Middlebury, Vt.