STEVENS POINT, Wis. - The UW-Stevens Point women's hockey team skated to a 1-1 tie against Lake Forest College Saturday afternoon at Ice Hawks Arena.

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The Pointers (5-1-2, 4-0-2 NCHA) got the scoring started on a goal from Emily Lester (Eau Claire, WI/Memorial) 12:45 into the opening period off an assist from Cassandra Salmen (Stillwater, MN/Stillwater).

After a scoreless second period, Lake Forest's Melissa Paluch found the back of the net during a power play 6:50 into the third period to knot the score at 1-1.

Goalkeeper Janna Beilke-Skoug (Madison, WI/East) was tough in the net for the Pointers as she finished with 36 saves. 

Lake Forest (1-1-2, 0-0-2) goalkeeper Jenna Brankin finished the game with 27 saves.

The Pointers will travel to defending league champion UW-River Falls Nov. 30 for a weekend series against the Falcons. Action is set for 3:05 p.m.