EAST LANSING, MICH. – On Sunday afternoon, men's ice hockey (3-11-1) battled the No.1 Ranked Michigan State Spartans (10-1-0) for game two of the series versus the nationally ranked Spartans. In a low scoring affair, Michigan State would come out on top, defeating the Lions 2-0. The Lions would would move to 3-12-1 on the season, and the Spartans would improve to 11-1-0 on the 2024-25 campaign.

GAME OVERVIEW
Michigan State would score the first goal of the game, 04:19 into the first frame, while even-strength. Lindenwood would trail 1-0, after a period of play. Owen Bartoszkiewicz made 12 stops in the period. The Lions would find four shots on net in period one.

In period two, Lindenwood would hold the number four ranked scoring team in the nation scoreless. Lindenwood would also be held off the scoresheet, resulting in the Spartans leading 1-0, after two periods of play. Bartoszkiewicz would make 14 stops in the period, while the Lions offense put five shots on net.

In the third period, Michigan State would find their second goal of the afternoon at 03:32. The Lions would have five shots on net in the period, for a total of 14 on the afternoon. Bartoszkiewicz would make nine stops in the frame, for a total of 35 saves on the afternoon.

STATISTICAL LEADERS
Shots on Net – David Gagnon (5)
+/- – 14 Tied (0)
Faceoff Wins – Kristof Papp (15)
Blocks – Noah Houle and Tyler Loughman (3)

UP NEXT
The Lions will continue their road slate at University of Nebraska Omaha, December 13 and 14, taking on the Mavericks at 7:07 PM CT on both days.