GAME 12
SCORE	Robert Morris Colonials 5, Niagara Purple Eagles 4  (OT)
SCORERS	Robert Morris – K. Head (2nd, 2:37), D. Lefrance (2nd, 4:49), N. Prkusic (3rd, 14:23), R. Hernandez (19:00), A. Spellacy (OT, 2:47) Niagara – J. Kendall (2nd, 4:26), J. Kendall (3rd, 1:39), L. Stenlund (3rd, 7:53), C. Gorscak (3rd, 10:07)
GOALIES	Robert Morris – Noah West (7-2-0) Niagara – Michael Corson (2-4-1)
RECORDS	Robert Morris (10-3-0, 8-1-0 AHA), Niagara (2-7-3, 1-6-3-2 AHA)
LOCATION	Dwyer Arena

 
Niagara University, NY: Robert Morris erased a two-goal deficit to force overtime and earn the comeback win over Niagara Saturday night in Pittsburgh, Pa.
 
1st Period

• The first period came to a close with neither team able to find the back of the net. Niagara held the advantage in shots (20-16) over Robert Morris but was even in shots on goal, at nine apiece.
• A total of 14 skaters attempted a shot in the first for Niagara, with Walker Sommer leading the way with four shots, three of which were on goal.
• The Purple Eagle power play failed to score in its lone opportunity in the period. However, Niagara did successfully kill a Colonial power play in the early portion of the frame.
• Michael Corson finished the period with nine saves. 

 
2nd Period

• The second period saw three goals scored in the first five minutes of action, with Robert Morris scoring twice.
• Following the first goal of the game from RMU's Kyler Head, Niagara's Ryan Nuamovski found Justin Kendall in front of the net for the equalizer.
• The tie didn't last long as David Lafrance gave the Colonials a 2-1 lead less than 30 seconds after the Purple Eagle goal.
• The period came to a close with Robert Morris retaining the 2-1 edge.

 
3rd Period

• Kendall and Naumovski connected again to tie the game at 2-2, this time off a Robert Morris turnover in the neutral zone.
• Junior Ludwig Stenlund scored from the doorstep for Niagara's third goal of the night, 7:53 into the final 20-minutes of action. The tally was assisted by Christian Gorscak and gave the Purple Eagles a 3-2 lead.
• Gorscak got a goal of his own moments later, giving Niagara a 4-2 lead after the shorthand marker. 
• The Colonials scored back-to-back goals late in the period to force overtime.

 
Overtime

• Aidan Spellacy scored the sudden-victory goal halfway through the overtime period to give Robert Morris the win.

 
Game Notes

• Kendall scored two goals for the first time since Nov. 15, 2019, versus Canisius.
• Stenlund returned to the ice Saturday night after missing the last three games.
• Nuamovski tallied two assists for the third time this season. The sophomore now has nine points on the season.
• Niagara has scored four-plus goals in five games this season.

 
Up Next

• The Purple Eagles and Colonials will meet again tomorrow afternoon at Clearview Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa. Puck drop is set for 4 PM.