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PC 3, #2 Denver 1: Third-period goals lift Friars to upset win

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PROVIDENCE - Third-period goals by Josh Wilkins and Conor MacPhee lifted Providence College to a 3-1 upset of second-ranked Denver University on Saturday at Schneider Arena.

The win capped a strong weekend for the Friars (8-6-4) after a tie against the Pioneers (12-4-4) on Friday night.

"I really liked our push in the third period tonight against a good hockey team. It's a good win over a good team,'' said PC coach Nate Leaman

"These are the type of series you want to play, non-conference. This will help us in the second half because of the way (Denver plays).