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NORTHFIELD, Minn. - Jane Vezina gave the Oles a 1-0 lead at the end of the first, but the University of Eau-Claire Blugolds rallied in the second and third periods to outscore St. Olaf 5-2 at Northfield Ice Arena on Tuesday night.

Vezina's goal came midway through the first period as she found a crease in goaltender Kim Van Brunt's defense with a shot from the left side.  Megan Skelly was on for the assist.

The University of Eau-Claire (7-7-4) rallied in the second period with two goals, and despite Sara Lind tying the game for St. Olaf (1-11-1) at two apiece early in the third, the Blugolds fought back with three unanswered goals.  Courtney Baugher tallied one goal and two assists on the night, and Danielle Lucker found the back of the net once, and gathered one assist in the victory.  Lainie Baldwin found a passing lane for an assist on Lind's goal.

In goal, Mae Moris made 27 saves while facing 32 shots from the Blugolds.  Kim Van Brunt was awarded the win as she made 21 saves on the night.

The Oles play next in a MIAC conference battle against the College of Saint Benedict on Friday night at Northfield Ice Arena.