MARQUETTE, Mich. | The University of Alabama in Huntsville hockey team fell to No. 20 Northern Michigan by a final score of 5-3 on Friday night in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association matchup at Berry Events Center. UAH dips to 0-7-0 (0-3-0 WCHA), while NMU improves to 5-1-1 (3-0-0 WCHA).
 
Turning Point
- Northern Michigan turned in three goals in the second period as the Wildcats went on to take the series-opener by a 5-3 final.
 
Scoring Breakdown
- It took only 16 seconds into the Friday night contest for the Chargers to go on the board as Jack Jeffers sent in a centering pass from Josh Latta to give UAH a 1-0 lead.
- Northern Michigan evened the game at 1-1 at the 8:07 of the first on a goal by Rylan Yaremko.
- The Chargers regained the lead at 2-1 at the 8:30 mark of the first when Connor Wood wristed in a goal from in front of the crease. Both Sean Rappleyea and Brandon Salerno notched assists on the play.
- The Wildcats strung together three goals in the third period by Griffin Loughran at :57, Andre Ghantous at 2:02 and Darien Craighead at 16:39 to take a 4-2 lead into second intermission.
- UAH cut the deficit to 4-3 at 6:25 of the third period when Daneel Lategan slapped in a goal from the slot thanks to assists by Tyr Thompson and Connor James.
- Northern Michigan brought the game to its 5-3 final with an empty-net goal by Philip Beaulieu at 19:03 of the third period.
 
Inside the Box Score
- Mark Sinclair's record dropped to 0-5-0 in goal this season, despite accruing 27 saves in the contest.
- UAH held Northern Michigan to zero goals in five power-play chances.
- The Chargers amassed 31 shots on goal against the Wildcats, led by Austin Beaulieu with a team-high seven shots on goal.
- James boasted a roster-best +2 rating on the ice.
- Lucas Bahn registered a team-high two blocks.
 
Noteworthy
- Jeffers' goal was his ninth career marker.
- Lategan recorded his first career point with his third-period goal.
- Latta now has a team-high four assists.
 
Next Time Out
- UAH and Northern Michigan wrap up the two-game set on Saturday with a 5:07 p.m. CT puck drop.