Northern Michigan edged Minnesota State 2-1 in Marquette, scoring the go-ahead goal early in the third period. Easton Hewson scored the Mavericks’ lone goal, but Minnesota State couldn’t find an equalizer despite a late push with its goalie pulled.

By the Numbers
  • Minnesota State outshot Northern Michigan 36-30.
  • The Mavericks went 1-for-3 on the power play; Lassi Lehti made 28 saves.
State of Play
  • Minnesota State is 2-5-2 overall and 0-1-2 in CCHA play; Northern Michigan is 3-6-0 overall and 1-2-0 in conference play.
  • Hewson scored his first goal as a Maverick on the power play, assisted by Jacob Conrad and Jack Christ.
What’s Next

The teams meet again Saturday at 5:07 p.m. CT at Berry Events Center to close out the series.

Bottom Line

Minnesota State generated more shots and tied the game in the second, but Northern Michigan’s early third-period strike proved decisive.