OLEAN, N.Y. – The Mercyhurst Men's ACHA team traveled along Route 86 to Olean, N.Y. for a matchup against the Bonnies of St. Bonaventure on Sunday.
 
Connor Bridges got the start in net for the Lakers, his 5^th of the year.
 
In the 1^st period, the Lakers went on the penalty kill at 10:24 for elbowing, which allowed the Bonnies to score on the powerplay at 11:11. The Lakers were able to kill of their 2^nd penalty of the period, leaving the score at 1-0 heading into the intermission.
 
With under 2 minutes left in the 2^nd period, freshman forward Bowman Klippenstein scored his 5^th goal of the year. He was assisted by William Neeld and John Hanlon, their 7^th and 2^nd assist of the year respectively.
 
11 minutes into the 3^rd period, Antonio Fleck scored his 1^st ACHA goal of his college career, with his assists coming from Klippenstein and Nick Eberhardt, their 2^nd and 3^rd assist of the season respectively. The Bonnies were able to quickly answer with a game-tying goal 13 minutes into the period. Both teams would trade penalties, but neither was able to take advantage of their power plays.
 
With just under 2 minutes elapsed in the overtime frame, Klippenstein secured the game-winning goal for the Lakers, his 3^rd point of the night. His assist came from fellow freshman Evan Peters, his 1^st assist of the year.
 
The Lakers claimed a hard-fought 3-2 overtime victory, with Bridges stopping 37 of his 39 shots faced. This was his 1^st win of the season.
 
The Lakers will host CHMA opponents Kent State and Duquesne next at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. Puck drops set for Friday, November 21 at 6 PM and Saturday, November 22 at 4 PM respectively.