Coming off the team's first loss to St. Cloud State since 2010, UND turned to its experienced goaltender to right the ship.
Senior Shelby Amsley-Benzie made 18 saves for her 22nd career shutout in a 3-0 win over the Huskies on Saturday at Ralph Engelstad Arena.
It was the final home game of the regular season for UND, which honored the team's eight seniors.
Senior Becca Kohler finished with a goal and an assist, while classmate Layla Marvin scored the team's third goal and senior Meghan Dufault picked up an assist on Kohler's goal.
UND improved to 15-10-5 overall and 12-9-5-3 in the WCHA, while St. Cloud dropped to 12-15-4 and 8-14-4-3.
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Amy Menke also scored for UND.
St. Cloud goalie Katie Fitzgerald, who shutout UND in a 1-0 win Friday night, made 23 saves. The Huskies went 0-for-4 on the power play.
With Minnesota Duluth losing two games this weekend, St. Cloud remains in fifth place in the league and could potentially return to Grand Forks for the opening round of the WCHA playoffs.
UND closes the regular season in Columbus, Ohio, next weekend against Ohio State.
