The McKendree University women's hockey team played against Liberty University in Game 2 of the ACHA National Championship on Friday night. Despite the 4-1 defeat by the Flames, Naomi Leasck was named player of the game.
 
Liberty opened the scoring with a goal seven minutes into the first period. The Bearcats answered back two minutes later. Camryn Scully was able to find the back of the net after a pass from Quinn Atchison and Paris Suzuki. After the end of the first period, McKendree was tied 1-1 with Liberty.

Liberty was able to score twice during the second period and once more during the third period.
 
Junior goalie Naomi Leasck was named player of the game after blocking 50 shots on goal.  
 
The Bearcats will return to the ice tomorrow at 1:00 pm against Minot State University.