MEQUON, Wis. — Lawrence University (6-13-1, 1-11-1) and Concordia University Wisconsin (8-10-1, 5-7-1) skated to a 3–3 tie which conclcuded with a 2-0 shoot out victory for Concordia. While neither team was able to break the deadlock in overtime,  Lawrence's goalie made 48 saves, keeping the game level despite Concordia's 51 shots on goal.

The first period commenced with Lawrence taking control of the opening faceoff. The Vikings consistently won faceoffs early and successfully killed two penalties, allowing the Falcons to capitalize only once. Despite several attempts from Concordia, Mahaffey provided critical saves to maintain the balance early on.

Concordia managed to break through with a goal by Levi Carter at 8:33, taking the lead. However, Lawrence responded with an equalizer at 15:39, as Cody Brekke found the back of the net with assists from Jensen and Johnson. The period closed at a 1–1 tie, setting the stage for a competitive next period.

Lawrence began the second period by controlling the faceoff, but the Falcons struck first with a goal by Evan Forrest at 18:36, assisted by Brown and Green. The Vikings responded at 14:54 when Pustulka netted an even-strength goal, assisted by Beaumont. The score was tied 2–2 after this exchange.

Lawrence continued to pressure, taking the lead at 10:40 with a goal from Fadeev, assisted by Pustulka. Concordia leveled the game again with a power-play goal by Van Weelie at 4:17, assisted by Humphreys. The period concluded with the score tied 3–3.

Lawrence maintained strong defensive pressure throughout the third period, with Mahaffey making several crucial saves to keep the Falcons scoreless. The Vikings capitalized on multiple power-play opportunities but could not convert, as Hrdlicka consistently turned away their attempts, including shots from Ethan Johnson and Tallarico.

Concordia applied offensive pressure, yet Mahaffey's consistent saves, including a blocked shot by Ethan Johnson, ensured the score remained even. Despite multiple penalties against the Falcons, Lawrence could not break the deadlock, and the period concluded with neither team scoring. The game ended in a draw, 0-0, after the final period.

The overtime period began with Concordia winning the initial faceoff and taking multiple shots early, but Mahaffey made crucial saves to keep the contest level. Lawrence responded with attempts from Look and Cloutier, though their shots were either saved or blocked, maintaining the tension.

Lawrence called a timeout with 1:36 remaining, and after winning the ensuing faceoff, they applied pressure, but Cloutier's shots continued to be blocked or saved. Both teams traded missed opportunities, and the period concluded without a change in score. The game ended in a draw, with neither team breaking the deadlock in overtime.

The shootout period commenced with Lawrence's Winkelmann taking the first attempt, which was stopped by Concordia's goalie Hrdlicka. The Falcons capitalized on their opportunity as Roitman scored, putting them ahead in the shootout.

Lawrence's second attempt, taken by Tallarico, was also denied by Hrdlicka. Concordia's Ochitwa then successfully converted their second shootout attempt against Mahaffey, securing the win for the home team. The game concluded with the score tied at 3-3, but Concordia prevailed in the shootout 2-0. 

Lawrence Top Performers

Vladimir Fadeev
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- 1 goal
- 3 shots on goal
- +1 rating

Ethan Look
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- 66% faceoff win percentage
- 10 faceoff wins

Robby Pustulka
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- 1 goal
- 1 assist
- 2 points

Carter Cloutier
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- 100% faceoff win percentage
- 3 faceoff wins

Nolan Mahaffey
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- 48 saves
- 3 goals allowed