Nicole Escano's (Kingston, Ont.) power play goal with 11 seconds remaining in the third period was the difference as Ontario Tech picked up a 4-2 win and three points over the Western Mustangs on Friday night.
Fighting for the last playoff spot in the OUA east, the points keep the TMU Bold within reach as the Ridgebacks have three games remaining in the regular season.
Paige Wagner (Cambridge, Ont.) opened the scoring on the night with her first OUA goal in her first game of the season.
Julia Jackson (Uxbridge, Ont.) scored the second goal to tie the game 2-2 after two, while
Kayla Welk (Barrie, Ont.) scored the empty-net goal to ice the game.
Zoe McGee (Kanata, Ont.) made 22 saves in the win.
Ontario Tech continues their weekend at home when they host the Laurier Golden Hawks on Saturday night. Puck drop at 7 p.m.
