In a thrilling showdown at Ponds of Brookfield, the Marquette University Golden Eagles managed to edge out the Marian University Sabres in a shootout, with a final score of 5-4.

With both teams showing impressive offensive prowess, the game was a back-and-forth battle. The Sabres launched 4 shots on goal, while the Golden Eagles retaliated with 5. Despite multiple powerplay opportunities, neither team was able to capitalize, with the Sabres going 0/3 and the Golden Eagles 0/1.

In the goaltending department, both Sabres’ Jackson Powers and Golden Eagles’ Jake Buttice faced a barrage of shots, with Powers facing 5 and Buttice 4. Unfortunately, neither goalie was able to make a save, contributing to the high-scoring game.

The game also saw standout performances from Sabres’ #11 Blake Stafford and Golden Eagles’ #29 Jack Rose, both of whom played key roles in their teams’ offensive efforts. Stafford provided 2 assists for the Sabres, while Rose contributed 3 assists for the Golden Eagles.

The Golden Eagles will look to carry this momentum into their next game, an away match against the University of Iowa on Friday, October 10 at BodyArmor Ice Rink. Fans will undoubtedly be looking forward to another exciting match.