Lindenwood Draws with Bemidji State; Groess Shines with 31 Saves

In a tense matchup on December 9, 2023, the Lindenwood Lions and the Bemidji State Beavers ended in a 2-2 draw at the Lindenwood rink. The game featured noteworthy performances, particularly from Zsofia Pazmandi, who netted two goals for Lindenwood.

Game Summary

The Beavers opened the scoring early, with Isa Goettl finding the back of the net just under two minutes into the game. Assists came from Hailey Armstrong and Izy Fairchild, putting Bemidji State ahead 1-0. The Lions responded with a goal from Pazmandi late in the first period, tying the game 1-1.

Bemidji regained the lead in the second period when Morgan Smith scored with an assist from Kate Johnson. However, Pazmandi struck again late in the third period, delivering an unassisted goal to level the game at 2-2.

Performance Highlights

• Isa Goettl: Scored the opening goal for Bemidji State.
• Zsofia Pazmandi: Scored twice, including the equalizer late in the game.
• Morgan Smith: Scored the second goal for the Beavers.

Goaltending Stats

Kaitlin Groess, the sophomore goaltender for Bemidji State, delivered an impressive performance, recording 31 saves out of 33 shots. On the opposing side, Lexington Secreto made 35 saves for Lindenwood, ensuring the game remained tied.

Final Score

The draw marked an important moment for both teams as they continue their seasons. The Beavers’ record now stands at 4-10-2, while the Lions are at 5-13-2. The strong showing from Groess and Pazmandi highlights developments that could influence future games.