EAST LANSING, MICH. – On Friday night, men's ice hockey (3-10-1) battled the No.1 Ranked Michigan State Spartans (9-1-0). The Lions would fall to the Spartans 4-0, after trailing by two goals early. After the contest, Lindenwood moves to 3-11-1 on the campaign. 

GAME OVERVIEW
In the first period, Michigan State would net the first goal of the game. The Spartans first goal would come at 9:21 into the period, while on the power-play. A little less than three minutes later at 12:35, the Spartans would extend their lead to two, and would be the final goal of the period. After a period of play the Lions would trail 2-0. In the period, Lindenwood had nine shots on net. Owen Bartoszkiewicz made 14 saves in the frame.

In the second period, scoring would be halted, with both teams being held off the scoring column, resulting in the Lions trailing 2-0 behind the nationally ranked Spartans. The Lions would have 13 shots on net in the period. Bartoszkiewicz would make 24 saves in the frame.

In the third period, Michigan state would find their third goal of the night while even-strength at 16:54. Michigan State would extend their lead to four, scoring at 19:06.3, on a penalty-shot. At the end of the period, Lindenwood had seven shots on net, for a total of 29. Bartoszkiewicz in the final period of play would make 14 saves, for a total of 52 saves on the night, setting a new personal best for saves in a game.

STATISTICAL LEADERS
Shots on Net – Kristof Papp (4)
+/- – Nine tied (0)
Faceoff Wins – Papp (14)
Blocks – Brady Yakesh (3)
 
UP NEXT
Lindenwood will take on Michigan State for game two, Sunday, December 1, at 3:00 PM CT.