Ohio State defeats Cornell 4-2, advances to NCAA women's hockey championship

In the NCAA women's hockey semifinals, the second-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the third-seeded Cornell Big Red 4-2, securing a spot in the national championship game for the fourth consecutive year. Joy Dunne shone with two goals in the third period, bringing her season total to 28, while Makenna Webster contributed with one goal and two assists. Ohio State took an early lead with goals from Webster and Brooke Disher, but Cornell fought back to tie the game at 2-2 with goals from Lily Delianedis and Kaitlin Jockims. The Buckeyes will face top-seeded Wisconsin in the championship game, aiming to reclaim their title after winning in 2022 and 2024. Goalkeeper Amanda Thiele recorded an impressive .931 save percentage, stopping 27 of 29 shots from Cornell. Ohio State improved its Frozen Four record to 12-3 under head coach Nadine Muzerall.