Sophie Maunder claimed a glory treble as champions Edinburgh University moved five points clear in the Division One title race.
The students won 3-0 at Hillhead and second-placed Milne Craig Clydesdale Western skidded to a 1-0 defeat to Watsonsians.
Captain Emily Newlands was the scorer from a penalty corner and the Edinburgh side move up to fifth place.
Dundee Wanderers lost 2-1 to Kelburne as the Paisley side claimed their first points of the season.
Western Wildcats held on to fourth place with a 2-0 away win at Grange with Kirsten Cannon and Lucy Findlay on target.
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