Minnesota's Abbey Murphy played the villain role at LaBahn Arena on Sunday. The University of Wisconsin women's hockey team used it to its advantage in gaining a clean sweep of the regular season Border Battle series for only the second time.
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Minnesota's Abbey Murphy hits Badgers forward Laila Edwards in front of the net in the second period Sunday. The Badgers challenged the play for a major penalty but referees did not call a penalty.
Photos: Wisconsin women's hockey hosts Minnesota
Wisconsin forward Laila Edwards (10) puts a shot on goal against Minnesota on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin and Minnesota battle for the puck along the boards on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Marianne Picard (18) sees the puck in front of the Minnesota net on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Minnesota goaltender Hannah Clark (56) takes a moment before stepping on to the ice on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin plays Minnesota on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien (26) hits the ice after being tripped by Minnesota defender Sydney Morrow (32) on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien (26) talks to Minnesota forward Ella Huber (26) after a whistle on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien (26) approaches the Minnesota net on a penalty shot on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Laila Edwards (10) is hit in the head by Minnesota forward Abbey Murphy (18) in front of the Minnesota net on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin celebrates after a goal on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Laila Edwards (10) celebrates with Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien (26) after O’Brien’s 250th career point on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin celebrates after a goal on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin goaltender Ava McNaughton (30) makes a save against Minnesota on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien (26) buries a short-handed goal against Minnesota on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin goaltender Ava McNaughton (30) makes a save against Minnesota on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin fans celebrate after a goal against Minnesota on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin celebrates after a goal against Minnesota on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
The puck flies in the air during a faceoff on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin goaltender Ava McNaughton (30) watches as Minnesota defenseman Nelli Laitinen (7) approaches the net with the puck on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Minnesota defenseman Kate Kosobud (5) and Wisconsin forward Cassie Hall (11) battle for the puck on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Laila Edwards (10) sends the puck towards the goal on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Minnesota goaltender Hannah Clark (56) makes s save on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
