ADRIAN, Mich. – The UW-Stevens Point women's hockey team couldn't hold onto an early 2-0 lead as it dropped a conference matchup to Adrian College Friday evening, 6-4.
 
Box Score
 
Brooke Hanson (Maple Grove, MN/Maple Grove) tallied the only first period goal as she scored off the sticks of Ava Plamondon (Blackhawk, CO/Nederland) and Hannah Smith (Spokane, WA/East Valley).
 
The Pointers took the 2-0 lead midway through the second period as Emily Lester (Eau Claire, WI/Memorial) tallied her ninth goal of the year.
 
Adrian responded with two goals in less than two minutes in the second period to knot up the game at 2-2.
 
UWSP responded 30 seconds later as Michelle Lunneborg (Richfield, MN/Richfield) and  Smith teamed up to give the Pointers the lead again.
 
Adrian dominated the third period, scoring four goals to seal the victory.
 
Nikki Kloes (Antigo, WI/Antigo) tallied the Pointers only third period goal.
 
Hillary Drake (Mosinee, WI/Mosinee) recorded the loss in goal, tallying 22 saves. Brittany Zeches and Allie Carter shared time in the net for Adrian combining for 41 saves.
 
UWSP (10-7-2, 8-4-2 NCHA) and Adrian (15-5, 10-5) will face-off again tomorrow afternoon 2 p.m. EST.