Schoolcraft College secured a 5-2 victory over Michigan State University (D3) in a competitive match on Saturday afternoon. The game started with both teams exchanging goals in the first period. Schoolcraft’s Andrew Elliott opened the scoring at 13:33, followed by Michigan State’s Jack Carscadden at 19:41, leaving it tied 1-1 after one.
In the second period, Schoolcraft’s Austin Combs scored early at 4:54, but Michigan State responded with Joe Fracassi’s goal at 11:06, tying it again at 2-2. However, penalties continued to disrupt the flow for both teams, and the game remained deadlocked heading into the third period.
The decisive third period saw the Ocelots pull away with three unanswered goals. Kyle Janis scored at 7:12, followed by Elliott’s power-play goal at 17:49. Joseph Sines sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 18:46.
Despite a strong effort from Michigan State, with Joaquin Robinson making 41 saves on 45 shots, Schoolcraft’s Leo Tykoski was outstanding in net, stopping 43 of 45 shots.
Schoolcraft capitalized on their power play, converting 1 of 3 opportunities, while Michigan State went 0 for 5. The final shots on goal were 46-45 in favor of Schoolcraft.
