Beloit and MSOE Battle to a 2-2 Tie in Intense Hockey Matchup

Beloit College and the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) played to a 2-2 tie in a hard-fought women’s hockey matchup on November 6, 2026. The contest saw both teams trade goals and defensive stops throughout the second period, as documented in the official box score provided by Beloit College Athletics.

Second Period Scoring Breakdown

The action picked up quickly in the second period, with Beloit College breaking the stalemate early. At the 0:44 mark, Addison Gruhlke found the back of the net for her first goal of the season, assisted by Natalie Gurr. This put Beloit ahead, 1-2, in the tight contest.

The Milwaukee School of Engineering responded with persistent pressure, forcing Beloit goaltender Alex Venning to remain active throughout the frame. MSOE’s efforts were rewarded at 8:49 in the second period when Emily Reiner scored an even-strength goal, assisted by Helen Bechthold, to knot the score at 2-2.

Defensive Intensity and Goaltending

Both sides demonstrated significant defensive discipline as the period progressed. Alex Venning faced a barrage of shots from the MSOE offensive line, including multiple attempts by Emily Reiner and Jaana Pickering. Venning’s performance was bolstered by a disciplined defensive unit that prioritized shot-blocking.

Key defensive contributions included:

Natalie Gurr recording multiple blocks against MSOE shooters.
Avery Sinclair stepping in to neutralize a scoring chance by MaryFrancis Williams at the 8:10 mark.
Lily Huffman and Natasha Ludwig contributing key blocks to disrupt MSOE’s offensive rhythm.

On the other end of the ice, MSOE goaltender Abbey Maher was tested repeatedly by the Beloit attack. Between the 4:06 and 4:27 marks, Maher successfully turned away a flurry of shots from Olivia Bailey, Hannah Chady, and Addison Gruhlke, keeping the deficit manageable for her squad.

Disciplined Play and Special Teams

The middle frame was characterized by a high degree of physical, yet controlled, play. The game saw a brief period of special teams activity following a tripping penalty assessed to Beloit’s Evie Daly at 7:18. However, the power play opportunity for MSOE was cut short just 13 seconds later when MSOE’s Sara Kopf was whistled for interference at 7:31, leading to a brief period of four-on-four hockey.

The sequence of faceoffs throughout the period highlighted the competitive nature of the matchup, with both teams fighting for possession in the neutral and defensive zones. Despite several near-misses—including a shot by MSOE’s Sara Kopf that hit the pipe at 4:52—the score remained level as the teams battled for control heading into the latter stages of the game.

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