MANKATO, Minn. | The University of Alabama in Huntsville hockey team slipped in the WCHA series finale at No. 7 Minnesota State by a final score of 3-0 on Saturday night at the Verizon Wireless Center. UAH dips to 6-12-2 (5-7-2 WCHA), while MSU improves to 13-5-0 (11-3-0 WCHA).
 
Turning Point
- Minnesota State generated its first lead of the night on a goal by Reggie Lutz at 12:45 of the first on the way to the 3-0 win over UAH on Saturday.
 
Scoring Breakdown
- MSU took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission thanks to Lutz early tally, and were able to add to the lead on a marker by CJ Suess at 4:09 of the second period.
- Suess notched his second goal of the game at 1:26 of the third period to bring the contest to its 3-0 final.
 
Inside the Box Score
- The Chargers totaled 16 shots on goal during the game, paced by Brennan Saulnier with three shots on goal.
- Hans Gorowsky, Kurt Gosselin, Christian Rajic, and John Teets additionally had two shots on goal apiece.
- Mark Sinclair received the start in goal, and turned in a 29-save performance with three goals allowed.
- UAH held MSU to one goal in five power-play chances, while coming up with zero goals in four of its own man-advantage opportunities.
 
Noteworthy
- Sinclair matched his season-high of 29 saves, which has been recorded in three consecutive games.
 
Next Time Out
- UAH will be away from competition next weekend, and will look ahead to a trip to rival Bemidji State for games on Dec. 29-30 in Bemidji, Minnesota.