In a hard-fought game, the Stevens Institute of Technology faced off against the University of New Haven, ultimately falling short in a high-scoring matchup. Stevens struck first with
Maciej Kowalczyk's well-placed goal with 10 minutes remaining, assisted by
Hayden Fitzpatrick and
Dylan Faulhaber. Kowalczyk found the net again with less than a minute left in the period, bringing Stevens within striking distance as the first period ended with New Haven leading 3-2. The Ducks continued to battle, with
David Canales lighting the lamp at 12:06, assisted by
Nick Adams and Fitzpatrick.
Tom Bissaillon brought Stevens closer with a key goal at 1:30 left in the period, keeping them in the game despite New Haven's offensive persistence.
Nick Adams scored for next, with help from
Ryan Thornton. A late power-play goal from
Bernard Vitale at 5:32, assisted by Canales and Adams, brought the Ducks back within one, but a game-winning goal from New Haven's Michael Madera at 4:39 ultimately sealed the victory for the University of New Haven. The Ducks travel to Stockton on the 27th for a non-league matchup and look to turn things around on the road.