Minnesota scored four third-period goals to snap a 2-2 as the second-ranked Gophers beat Bemidji State on Friday at 3M Arena at Mariucci.

Six Gophers scored goals: Emma Kreisz, Sydney Morrow, Ava Lindsay, Jamie Nelson, Josefin Bouveng and Abbey Murphy as Minnesota improved to 11-2- overall and 7-2-0 in the WCHA.

Morrow scored short-handed to give the Gophers a 2-1 lead in the second period, and Lindsay’s goal put them up for good 5 minutes, 26 seconds into the third period.

Morgan Smith and Isa Goettl scored for Bemidji State (3-7-1, 1-7-1).

The teams meet again Saturday at Ridder Arena. Puck drop is set for 2 p.m.

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