The No. 2 Utica University men's hockey team defeated the No. 9 Plymouth State Panthers 4-1, advancing to the NCAA Division III Semifinals for the first time since 2012-13. Chris Carroll led Utica with two goals, supported by Jakob Breault and Andrew Della Rovere. Aiden Hughes assisted on two goals in the victory. For Plymouth State, Colin Tracy scored their lone goal while Kalle Anderson made 30 saves. Utica's speed and tenacity secured an early lead, culminating in a 4-1 victory.

By the Numbers
  • Utica University men's hockey team defeated Plymouth State Panthers 4-1.
  • Chris Carroll scored two goals for Utica in the match.
  • Ethan Roberts made 34 saves for Utica in the game.
  • Utica will head to the NCAA Division III Semifinals with a record of 24-3-2.
State of Play
  • Utica's victory propels them to the NCAA Division III Semifinals for the first time in nearly a decade.
  • The team's next match will be against the winner of No. 1 Hobart and No. 12 Curry in Hartford, Connecticut.
What's Next

Utica will face the winner of No. 1 Hobart and No. 12 Curry in the NCAA Division III Semifinals in Hartford, Connecticut on Thursday, March 21.

Bottom Line

Utica's outstanding performance, led by Chris Carroll's two goals, secures a spot in the NCAA Division III Semifinals after defeating Plymouth State 4-1, marking a significant advancement for the team in the tournament.