Abbey Murphy netted a hat trick along with four assists as the Minnesota women’s hockey team obliterated Sacred Heart 14-2 on Saturday afternoon in Fairfield, Conn. Teammate Nelli Laitinen also recorded three goals to go with two assists in the contest.

The Gophers (16-4) became more powerful as the game went on, scoring twice in the opening period and five more in the middle frame before scorching the net for seven goals in the final stanza of the lopsided affair.

Sacred Heart (5-14-1) did manage a scant amount of offense in the form of a lone tally in each of the second and third periods. Goaltenders Hannah Clark and Sophia Johnson split time in the Minnesota nets.

Thirteen Gophers in all managed at least one point in the game. Anabella Fanale logged two goals, while Jamie Nelson logged four assists and Josefin Bouveng had three assists. Six separate Minnesota players had one goal apiece, while four Gophers had two assists each.

Next up for Minnesota is a home-and-home series with Minnesota State next weekend, beginning with a trip to Mankato for a 6 p.m. Friday game. The teams will follow up with a Saturday contest at Ridder Arena at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Both games will be televised on BTN+.

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