Box Score The University of Toronto Varsity Blues women's hockey team defeated the Nipissing Lakers 2-0 on Sunday afternoon (Dec. 1) at Varsity Arena.

With the win, the Blues improve to 11-3-1 and sit in third place heading into the December exam  break.

After a scoreless first period, third-year forward Jacqueline Scheffel opened the scoring when she banged in a Stacey Oue rebound on the powerplay 11:47 into the second frame.

Blues leading scorer Taylor Day added an insurance marker with 48 seconds remaining in the period when she received a pass from Kelly O'Hanlon behind the net and made no mistake slotting it past Lakers goalie Jacqueline Rochefort.

Fourth-year goalie Nicole Kesteris posted 18 saves in her fourth shut out victory of the season.

The Varsity Blues return to the ice in the new year when they host the York Lions on Friday, January 10 at Varsity Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m.

For more information, scores and highlights on your favourite U of T athletes and teams, please visit www.varsityblues.ca. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook for the latest and greatest in Varsity Blues intercollegiate athletics.