POTSDAM, N.Y. – Sophomore Sophie Matsoukas made 44 saves for the Union College women's hockey team as they opened up conference play against the #10/11 Clarkson University Golden Knights. The Golden Knights shut out Union 4-0 from Cheel Arena on Friday evening.

Matsoukas was Union's best player. She made 44 saves in the game, including 19 in the third period.

After a scoreless first period, the Golden Knights grabbed their first lead of the game just two minutes into the second period following a defensive break down. Clarkson needed help from the post to beat Matsoukas, for the first goal of the game. Union was out shot 26-7 through two periods. Union went 0-2 on the player advantage in the two periods.

The Golden Knights found the back of the net three times on 22 shots in the period. There second goal came on the power-play.

Union was out shot 48-12 in the game and went 0-2 on the player advantage and 0-1 on the penalty kill. Senior Emily King won 13 of 23 face offs in the game.

The Dutchwomen (3-4-0, 0-1-0) will continue ECAC Hockey play tomorrow as they make the quick trip from Potsdam to Canton, where they will face off against the Saints of St. Lawrence. Puck drop is slated for 3 p.m. from Appleton Arena.