Box Score GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The men's Division I hockey team gutted out a close 5-3 win against Indiana Tech on Saturday evening improving to 7-2 at home and 16-2-0-1 overall.Davenport gained the winning advantage on a goal by Jordan Simmonds 12:02 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer. Simmonds had two goals to lead the Panthers to victory.
DU's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Indiana Tech power plays. The Panthers had 43 shots on goal while the Warriors had 26. DU also had goals scored by Stephen Flood, Everett Thompson, and Alyx Fonseca, who each put in one. In addition, the Panthers received assists from Michael Lozicki, who had one and Louie Abounader, Chris Eckler, and Matt Ogden, who contributed two each.
Indiana Tech could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. Indiana Tech was led by Jarrett Pfeiffer, who racked up two goals and one assist. Pfeiffer scored the first of his two goals at 16:56 into the second period to make the score, 2-1, in favor of Indiana Tech. Dylan Grant picked up the assist. Pfeiffer's next tally made the score, 3-2, Indiana Tech with 12:10 left in the third period. Jace Childs assisted on the tally. ITU additionally got points from Childs, who also registered one goal and one assist.
Matt Kaludis made 23 saves for the Panthers. Davenport incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Chet Tooker rejected 38 shots on goal for Indiana Tech.