Last Action: The Cardinals saw their losing streak hit three as SMU dropped a 4-0 decision at UW-Eau Claire last Friday. … Hamline, meanwhile, has not played since Jan. 5, when the Pipers were routed by UW-Eau Claire 10-1.

A Year Ago: The Cardinals closed out the regular season a year ago by outscoring Hamline 13-0 in sweeping the Pipers. Emily Babcock scored two goals and Amanda Gage stopped all 13 shots she faced in SMU's 8-0 win on Feb. 25, 2004. The Cardinals then completed the sweep, getting a pair of goals from Emily Kearns, and a five-save effort from Nikki Jung, in a 5-0 win on Feb. 26, 2004.

Melissa Mondo Leads team with 8 Pts.

This and That: The Cardinals' loss to UW-Eau Claire last Friday was their second straight shutout loss, and the third time this season that SMU has been held without a goal. … SMU has now dropped three straight, and has been outscored 17-1 in that span. … Melissa Mondo (Vadnais Heights, Minn.) remains the Cardinals' scoring leader with five goals and eight points. … Jenn Shire (Anaheim Hills, Calif.) is the team-leader in assists with five. … Thirteen of SMU's 17 goals have come in the Cardinals' four wins. … Goalies Amanda Gage (Lino Lakes, Minn.) and Nikki Jung (Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) have combined for a .905 save percentage. … SMU has scored eight powerplay goals and has not given up a shorthanded tally in its 11 games this season.