WORCESTER, Mass. – The Post University men's ice hockey team fought hard against Worcester State, but two third period goals were the difference as the Eagles fell 4-2 on the road Friday night.
 
A charging penalty by Worcester State gave the Eagles an extra-man opportunity. Post made use of their power play opportunity and scored on a goal from freshman Jake Raleigh (Raleigh, N.C.), assisted by senior Frank Moreschi (Malden, Mass.) and freshman Brian Hurley (Long Beach, N.Y.), that knotted things up at 1-1 with just over a minute to go in the first.
 
Post added another power-play goal on a 4-on-3 opportunity in the second period as sophomore Lucas Smith (Calgary, Alberta) found Hurley for his second goal of the year making the score 2-2.
 
The game remained tied until Erik Pritchard gave the Lancers the lead for good early in the third period. Worcester State would add another with 4:37 remaining in the game.
 
Shots were 42-25 in favor of Worcester State on the night. Freshman Evan Lugo (Sandy Hook, Conn.) led the way with five. Sophomore Tyler Hackett (Branford, Conn.) was tremendous in the face-off circle, winning 17-of-25 opportunities.
 
Sophomore goaltender Devin Day (Fontana, Calif.) made a season-high 38 saves.
 
Post takes a break from the ice until Sunday, Dec. 31 when it hosts Wesleyan at The Rinks at Shelton. Puck drops at 1:30 p.m.