ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College NCAA women's hockey team is heading to the NCHA Slaats Cup Semifinals after sweeping Trine University in the Quarterfinals. After dominating game one 7-0, the Bulldogs returned on Saturday to win 12-1, eliminating Trine and securing their spot in the next round.

Trine grabbed an early 1-0 lead, scoring on the first shift of the game. But Adrian quickly responded, with Emma Simon tying the game. The Bulldogs then added four more goals in the first period, courtesy of Karmen Anderson, All Hubenschmidt, and Zoe Lohrei. In the second period, Anderson netted her second goal of the game, and Tia Lascelle, Courtney Ben, Kathryn Truban, and Hunter Reardon all added to the growing lead. Ben and Lascelle each scored again in the third period, and Riley Johnson also found the back of the net.

Lascelle had a standout performance with two goals and two assists, while Johnson contributed three assists. Maya Roy also recorded three assists, and Annika Hanson and Callie Wollschlager each had two. In goal, Annie Gilbert recorded four saves in her victory, while Kiera Stack made seven saves. Adrian out-shot Trine 79-12.

The Bulldogs will host the NCHA Slaats Cup Semifinal next Saturday, March 1, at the Arrington Ice Arena. Their opponent will be determined after the conclusion of the remaining NCHA Quarterfinal games on Saturday night. For more information, visit www.adrianbulldogs.com.

We spoke with Tia Lascelle after today's game to discuss her four-point performance and the team's impressive victory.