RYE, N.Y. – The Arcadia University men's ice hockey battled tough in a 4-3 loss to Manhattanville on Saturday afternoon in United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) play.
The Knights are now 1-3 on the year and 0-2 in conference play.
Jude Cole,
Justin Song and
Dylan Florit all scored for the Knights. Cole's goal was the first of his collegiate career.
Jeb Lindy made 21 saves in goal for Arcadia.
MANHATTANVILLE 4, ARCADIA 3
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Manhattanville struck twice in the first period to take a 2-0 lead into the first intermission.
- The Valiants extended their lead to 3-0 just over six minutes into the second period, but Arcadia got on the board through Cole's first career goal.
- Manhattanville built its lead back to three with five minutes left in the second, but Song scored with just over 30 seconds remaining in the middle frame to cut the Knights deficit to two heading into the final intermission.
- Florit scored in the third period to get the Knights within a goal, but they could not find the equalizing goal as Manhattanville closed out its win.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Goals: Cole/Song/Florit (1)
Assists: 5 players (1)
Points: Florit/Song (2)
Shots: Florit (7),
Brendan Dicker/
Bryce Battaglia (4)
Blocked Shots: Russ Tedesco/
Jared Shuter (3)
Saves: Lindy (21)
UP NEXT
The Knights look forward to their home opener as they welcome Nazareth to Hatfield Ice Arena on Friday, Nov. 10. Opening puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.