The No. 10 University of Jamestown women's hockey team staged an impressive comeback after falling behind 3-0 against No. 3 Minot State University, ultimately losing 5-4 in overtime in their ACHA Women's D1 National Championship opener. Minot State quickly established a lead, scoring three goals in the first eight minutes. Jamestown rallied back, tying the game with a strong second period, led by Kelsey Amick's equalizer. However, an overtime penalty resulted in Minot State securing the victory with a goal from Abby Tallman.

By the Numbers
  • Jamestown was outshot 48-31, including a first-period deficit of 21-12.
  • Maddie Sylvestre, Jamestown鈥檚 goalie, recorded 43 saves, a career-high for her.
State of Play
  • The Jimmies face the University of Michigan-Dearborn in their next game on March 20.
  • This match marks the beginning of pool play in the ACHA Women's D1 National Championship.
What's Next

Jamestown aims to build on their resilience in their upcoming match against sixth-ranked Michigan-Dearborn, seeking to advance in the championship through their performance in pool play.

Bottom Line

Despite a tough overtime loss, Jamestown's strong comeback illustrates their potential and determination; they must capitalize on this momentum in the next game to stay competitive in the tournament.