Ohio Bobcats fall in series against the Oklahoma State University

The Ohio Bobcats lost both games in their weekend series against Oklahoma State University.

In game 1, Luc Reeve scored Ohio’s first goal, assisted by Noah Holt and Mathieu Ovaert. Less than 20 seconds later, Oklahoma responded to tie the game 1-1. Over halfway through the 1st period, the Bobcats had a power play opportunity. Nolan Abraham scored on the power play assisted by Alex Thomas. A minute later, TJ Richey took an elbowing penalty, giving Oklahoma a power play, but they were unable to score.

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In the second period, Oklahoma scored two goals to take a 3-2 lead over the Bobcats.

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The Bobcats tried to tie the game during the third period. They ended up taking out goaltender Matt Zazon to have an extra skater on for the last two minutes. Unfortunately, the Bobcats did not score and lost 3-2.

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In game two of the series, Oklahoma State scored just two minutes into the first period. Around the halfway mark in the period, Nick Mahy and TJ Richey both took penalties, giving Oklahoma a two-man advantage. They ended up scoring to take a 2-0 lead. The Bobcats got a power play near the end of the first period. Luc Reeve scored the power-play goal with assists from Alex Thomas and Rylan Oster.

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There was no scoring in the second period by either team. The Bobcats had a power play but were unable to score.

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During the third period, Laker Aldridge was given a penalty shot due to a delay-of-game penalty, but he did not score. The Bobcats took out goaltender Garrett Alderman to attempt to tie the game but were unsuccessful. Oklahoma State ended up scoring an empty net goal to bring the final score to 3-1.

The Bobcats take on the University of Delaware this coming weekend.