Cortland Men’s Hockey Falls to Plymouth State in NCAA Playoff Opener
In the NCAA Opening Round, 13th-ranked Cortland men's hockey team lost 5-2 to 9th-ranked Plymouth State, ending their first postseason appearance after securing their first conference title the previous weekend.
The Big PictureThe loss to Plymouth State marked the end of Cortland's historic NCAA postseason debut, highlighting the team's progress and achievements in the tournament.
By the Numbers- Plymouth State improved to 24-2-2, while Cortland finished the season at 18-9-2.
- Jack Riedell, Cortland's senior goalie, recorded 40 saves during the game.
- Tied at 2-2 with 8:55 remaining, Plymouth State secured the win with a power play goal by Connor Tait.
- Plymouth State's David Matousek and Connor Tait each scored twice during the game.
- Despite a strong effort, Cortland fell short of advancing to the NCAA quarterfinals.
Following the loss, Cortland will reflect on their historic season and look towards future opportunities to excel in NCAA competition.
Bottom LineCortland's inaugural NCAA postseason appearance concludes with a defeat against Plymouth State, underscoring the team's growth and determination in collegiate ice hockey.
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