Nichols 7, Worcester State 1
Worcester, Mass. – Buffone Arena
Saturday, November 28, 2015
 

All-Time Series & Streaks
Nichols has won nine of the last 10 meetings between the two schools but still trails the all-time series, 34-49-2.
 
Three Stars of the Game
1) Nichols senior Paul Prescott (Oakdale, Minn.) – netted two goals (one PP) and dished out an assist
2) Nichols senior Frank Butler (East Haven, Conn.) – registered three points (2-1-3)
3) Nichols junior Sean Swansen (Salem, N.H.) – scored two third-period goals
 
Quick Synopsis
Nichols scored two in the first and two in the second to build a 4-0 lead and cruise to a 7-1 win over Worcester State in the semifinal round of the Worcester City Shootout. The Bison – who won the event in 2013 – will play Assumption tomorrow in the championship game.
 
Key Stat of the Game
The Bison saw 13 student-athletes register at least one point on the evening, including the first point of the season for junior Joey Quintana (East Setauket, N.Y.).
 
Turning Point
Prescott's PP goal 2:30 into the second period put the Bison ahead 3-0. Butler and freshman Ben Campbell (Duluth, Minn.) were credited with assists on Prescott's fourth goal of the season.
 
Quick Hits
-Making his first appearance of the 2015-16 campaign, sophomore Colin Brennan (Chester, N.J.) made 20 saves to earn his first collegiate victory.
-Four defensemen – Campbell, seniors Michael Parnell (Roseville, Minn.) and Steve Lecey (Cedarburg, Wis.), and junior Rob Belger (Yorktown Heights, N.Y.) – each registered an assist for the Bison.
-Freshman Andrew Etheridge (Burrillville, R.I.) scored his second goal of the season for the Lancers.
-Nichols outshot the Lancers 38-21 – including 16-6 in the second period.
-The Bison converted on 2-of-4 power play opportunities while Worcester State was 0-for-7.
 
Next up
Nichols (7-1-0) – Sunday, November 29 vs Assumption
Worcester St. (2-5-1) – Sunday, November 29 vs Becker