SCHENECTADY, N.Y, - The Union College women's hockey team lost 2-0 to the Bear of Brown University on Saturday afternoon from Messa Rink. Sophomore Sophie Matsoukas made 22 saves in the effort for Union.

Neither team was able to find the back of the net in the first period, as Union out shot Brown 8-5 through 20 minutes. Union has the two best scoring chances with breakaways from senior Carmen Merlo and sophomore Maddie Suitor, but were unable to beat Brown net minder Kaley Doyle.

The Bears scored just 1:47 into the second period. A failed clear resulted and Brown having two chances on the door step and they buried their opportunity to grab a 1-0 lead early in the second period.

Brown doubled their lead midway through the third period. The Bears hung on to the win 2-0, after a strong push from Union late.

Union went 0-2 on the power-play and 1-1 on the penalty kill.

The Garnet and White will hit the road next week as they travel to Princeton and Quinnipiac. Union will take on Princeton on Friday, February 10. Puck drop is set for 6 p.m. from Hobey Baker Rink.