MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.| The University of Alabama in Huntsville hockey team lost to Massachusetts by a final score of 2-1 in overtime on Friday afternoon at Mariucci Arenca in the opening matchup of the 26th annual Mariucci Classic. UAH slips to 7-12-2, while UMass improves to 5-12-2.
 
Turning Point
­- Following a 1-1 tie through 60 minutes of play in the Mariucci Classic opener, UMass took the 2-1 victory on an overtime goal by Griff Jeszka at 2:10 of the overtime frame for the 2-1 win.
 
Inside the Box Score
- After 15 minutes of scoreless play, the Minutemen were able to jump on the board with a tally by Jake Horton at 15:28 of the first to give UMass a 1-0 lead heading into the second.
- However, the Chargers rebounded quickly into the second period with a marker by Max McHugh at 3:35 for the 1-1 tie. McHugh was assisted by Josh Kestner and Jordan Larson on the play.
- Following a full 20 minutes of scoreless action, UMass's Jeszka delivered the game-winning goal at 2:10 in the opener of the Mariucci Classic.
- The Chargers put a total of 30 shots on goal in the contest, paced by four different players with four shots apiece.
- Jordan Uhelski fell to 5-5-2 on the season after totaling 17 saves and one goal allowed.
 
Noteworthy
- Max McHugh now has 60 career points and has totaled at least one point in his last four games.
 
Next Time Out
- The Chargers will wrap up play in the Mariucci Classic against Mercyhurst on Saturday at 4 p.m.