UND had Wisconsin on the ropes.
But the Badgers responded with a two-goal, 45-second flurry late in the third period and then hung on for a 3-2 women's Western Collegiate Hockey Association win Saturday afternoon in Ralph Engelstad Arena.
Wisconsin received goals from Jasmine Giles at 16 minutes, 40 seconds and Erika Lawler at 17:25 in the final period for a 3-1 lead.
With the goalie pulled for an extra attacker, UND's Melissa Jaques scored with 12 seconds left in regulation for the final margin.
Wisconsin is ranked seventh in the country.
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The Sioux led 1-0, as Randi Motsko scored on assists from Jaques and Kelly Lewis at 5:14 of the second period. Wisconsin tied it just 28 seconds later on a goal by Hilary Knight.
UND goalie Brittany Kirkham was solid. Wisconsin had a 40-14 edge in shots on goal.
Kirkham finished with 37 saves, compared to 12 for Minnesota's Jessie Vetter.
Both teams had solid penalty killing, as the Sioux were 0-6 and the Badgers were 0-7 with an extra player.
Wisconsin improved to 11-6-2 overall and 7-4-2 in the WCHA, while the Sioux dropped to 3-12-4 and 3-8-2.
The teams play at 2:07 p.m. today in Ralph Englestad Arena.
