In a thrilling overtime victory on Friday night, Penn State freshman forward JJ Wiebusch delivered a historic hat-trick, propelling the Nittany Lions to a 6-5 win over Michigan in Game 1 of the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.
With momentum on its side, Penn State took the ice Saturday night looking to close out the series, while Michigan fought to keep its season alive on home ice. A win for the Nittany Lions would not only secure the series but also significantly boost their chances of earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Penn State clinched a spot in the semifinals with a 5-2 score, taking over Yost Ice Arena to secure the Big Ten Quarterfinal victory
Michigan struck first as Nick Moldenhauer fired a shot over the shoulder of Arsenii Sergeev, giving the Wolverines an early lead.