No. 13 Purdue Northwest swept Saginaw Valley State, opening with a 10-0 home shutout before earning a 3-2 overtime win on the road. The Lions showed both offensive depth and resilience, rallying from an early deficit in the second game and extending their strong start to the season.

By the Numbers
  • Game 1: Purdue Northwest outshot Saginaw Valley State 61-19 and scored 10 unanswered goals.
  • Game 2: The Lions outshot the Cardinals 52-27 and won 3-2 in overtime.
  • Across the series, Purdue Northwest scored 13 goals and allowed 2.
  • Brodie McIntyre recorded a hat trick and an assist in the opener, then scored the overtime winner in Game 2.
Yes, But

The opener was one-sided, but the road game tested the Lions: they fell behind 1-0 and had to rally before McIntyre’s overtime goal sealed the sweep.

What's Next

Purdue Northwest will visit NCAA Division III Adrian College for an exhibition on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 5 p.m. CT.

Bottom Line

The sweep showcased a team that can overwhelm opponents offensively and still find a way to win when the game tightens.