NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. — Despite a strong start and a resilient performance, the Niagara Purple Eagles fell 4-2 to Union College on Friday night at Niagara University.
 
How it Happened
Jay Ahearn's power-play goal gave Niagara (7-6-3) the early momentum, converting at 3:02 of the first period off crisp passing from Trevor Hoskin and Tyler Wallace.
 
The Purple Eagles stayed competitive throughout, with Glebs Prohorenkovs netting his fourth goal of the season in the second period to keep the game within reach.
 
Union (8-3-1) countered with goals from Nick Young and Caden Villegas in the first period, while Carter Korpi's eventual game-winner came at 5:05 of the second.
 
Jacob Jeannette's empty-netter with 12 seconds remaining sealed the outcome.
Deivs Rolovs turned in a solid 25-save performance for Niagara, while Kyle Chauvette stopped 31 shots for Union.
 
The Purple Eagles showed discipline throughout, drawing two power plays while not serving a single penalty minute.
 
Niagara Notes
• Niagara remains winless against Union, moving to 0-8-2 all-time.
• The Purple Eagles have recorded at least two goals in 15 of 16 games played this season.
• Niagara has scored 10 power play goals this season.
• The Purple and White won 37 of 56 facoffs, including a game-high 14 from Prohorenkovs.
• Ahearn notched his fourth goal in the last four games.
•  Hoskin recorded two assists, his third game this season with multiple points.
• Rolovs has made 25 or more saves in each of his first two career starts.
 
Up Next
Niagara will look to split the season series with Union on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. from Dwyer Arena.