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DULUTH – Eva Filippova got her first action this season on Friday night in the third period in relief of goaltender Kaitlin Groess.

Filippova, a sophomore, made 11 saves in an 8-1 loss. She made 37 more in her first start on Saturday.

Filippova became the fourth BSU goaltender to start a game for the Bemidji State women’s hockey team this season. She kept the Beavers (3-12-1, 2-10-0 WCHA) within striking distance in a 2-0 loss against No. 4 Minnesota Duluth at Amsoil Arena.

Tova Henderson scored on the power play in the first period for the Bulldogs (8-5-1, 7-4-1 WCHA) before Olivia Mobley made it 2-0 in the second period. Danielle Burgen, Mary Kate O’Brien and Olivia Wallin had assists.

No. 4 Minnesota Duluth 2, Bemidji State 0

BSU 0 0 0 – 0

UMD 1 1 0 – 2

First period – UMD GOAL: Henderson (Burgen, O’Brien) PPG, 12:47.

Second period – UMD GOAL: Mobley (Wallin) 8:18.

Third period – No scoring.

Saves – Filippova (BSU) 37; Holm (UMD) 12.