LEWISTON, N.Y. — Davenport ACHA D1 women's hockey dropped a pair of games to Niagara University over the weekend at Cornerstone Ice Arena, falling 3-1 on Friday before a 4-0 setback Saturday.

Davenport took the lead in Friday's game when Taryn Beamish scored at 16:50 of the second period. Beamish found the back of the net with assists from Alyse Brown and Megan Boos, giving the Panthers a 1-0 advantage.

The Purple Eagles answered with a goal late in the second period before adding two more in the third to take the 3-1 victory. Avery Hall made 36 saves for the Panthers, including 17 in the opening period and 10 in the second.

The Panthers finished with 24 shots on goal and generated nine power-play opportunities. Davenport also held Niagara to one goal on six power-play chances.

Davenport returned Saturday looking to close the weekend with a win, but Niagara scored once in the first period and twice in the second to take a 3-0 lead. The Panthers continued to generate opportunities throughout the game, finishing with 22 shots on goal.

Hall turned in another strong performance in net, stopping 55 of the 59 shots she faced. She recorded 21 saves in the first period, 19 in the second and 15 in the third. The Purple Eagles added one final goal early in the third period to complete the 4-0 result.

The Panthers finished 0-for-4 on the power play Saturday and killed off one of Niagara's two power-play opportunities. Jaydyn Clipperton recorded an assist in the game.

Hall finished the weekend with 91 saves, while Beamish's goal Friday marked Davenport's lone goal of the series. The Panthers finished the weekend with 46 shots on goal.

Davenport returns to action with a two-game home series against Rhode Island, beginning Friday, Oct. 16 at 8:30 p.m. before continuing Saturday, Oct. 17 at 3:30 p.m.