WORCESTER, Mass. – The Assumption University men's ice hockey continue to slide, as the Greyhounds dropped their fourth straight game following a 3-2 loss against Southern New Hampshire University Friday evening.

THE BASICS
Score: Southern New Hampshire University 3, Assumption University 2
Records: Greyhounds (15-13-1, 11-6-1 NE10), Penmen (9-16-0, 8-11-0 NE10)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Assumption came out on the attack in the first period, as the Greyhounds fired 28 shots, but only eight made it to the netminder. Southern New Hampshire had their chances as well, as the visitors had three power plays in the frame but could not find the back of the net.
 
In the second period, the Penmen capitalized on the carry-over 5-on-3 power play, as Matt Amante beat the Assumption netminder. SNHU's lead would double minutes later as Andrew Ray found the back of the net. The Greyhounds would not go quietly, as with 3:36 showing on the clock, William Smith buried the rebound off a Mike D'Ambrosio shot from the point.
 
Southern New Hampshire would regain their two-goal advantage in the early portion of the third period, as Tim Usalis put the guests in front, 3-1. Once again, Assumption refused to quick, as Colin Philippon scored off the Colin Montgomery assist with 7:51 left in regulation. The Greyhounds continued to press, as they were on the power play, with the goalie pulled, but they could not find the equalizer and fell 3-2.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Thomas McLarnon recorded 24 saves in the crease for Assumption. 
• The Greyhounds outshot the Penmen 32-27, while Assumption had a slight edge in the faceoff circle, as AU won 36-for-68.
• Southern New Hampshire was the lone team to score on the man advantage, as they went 1-for-5, while Assumption was 0-for-5.

 
UP NEXT

• AU vs. Southern New Hampshire, Friday, February 17, 6:10 pm – Senior Day

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