SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - UMass Boston Women's Hockey engaged in a defensive battle with Western New England University on Saturday afternoon. Neither team was able to put the puck past the opposing goalie, eventually ending the game in a scoreless draw.

THE BASICS
UMass Boston 0, Western New England University 0

UMass Boston (1-0-1)
Western New England University (0-0-1)

HOW IT HAPPENED
Both teams peppered the net with shots during regulation, but both goalies stood their ground throughout. UMass Boston's Leah Bosch and Western New England's Rieley Jessie-Gerelli each recorded 33 saves in their 65 minutes in net.

The Beacons ripped off six shots in the five minute overtime period, but could not crack the defense of the Bears. The scoreless extra period ended the game in a scoreless tie.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Both teams played a relatively clean game with the Beacons recording just one foul and the Bears just one
• Saturday marked the second full-game shutout of Bosch's career, and her first of more than 60 minutes
• This game marked the first-ever meeting between the two programs

WHO'S NEXT
The Beacons will hit the road to open NEHC play on Friday, November 3 when they take on Plymouth State in Plymouth at 6 PM.