MANKATO, Minn. — Dustin Jackson’s goal 21 seconds into overtime gave Denver a 4-3 win over Minnesota State on Saturday night.
The Pioneers (14-5-5, 10-3-2) spotted the Mavericks (10-9-5, 4-9-3) a three-goal lead, then came storming back. MSUM led 3-0 after Eriah Hayes’ goal at 2:41 of the second period. Chase Grant and Channing Boe also scored early goals.
Beau Bennett started the comeback at 5:30 of the second.
Nick Shore and Jason Zucker scored in the third for Denver. Zucker’s goal at 13:31 sent the game into overtime.
Adam Murray had 24 saves for Denver and Phil Cook 26 for MSUM.
“It was certainly a great win for us, considering the way we played the first two periods,” DU head coach George Gwoz- decky said. “Our team continues to show a great ability to come from behind. We do need to have better starts to our games, and we can do that starting next Friday against Alaska Anchorage.”
Army 5, Air Force 4
AIR FORCE ACADEMY — The Falcons (9-9-3, 7-5-3 AHA) battled back from a three-goal deficit to tie the game in the second period, only to see the Black Knights (6-14-2, 5-8-2) score two goals in the final four minutes for the win.
