DULUTH — Minnesota Duluth lost for the first time in its young 2025-26 season Saturday, falling 4-0 at home to Augustana to split the nonconference series at Amsoil Arena.

After beating the Vikings (1-1) via a second-period outburst Friday and using a pair of first-period flurries to sweep at Alaska last weekend, the Bulldogs (3-1) were shut out on 40 saves by Augustana junior goaltender Josh Kotai on Saturday.

UMD sophomore goalie Adam Gajan — pulled twice for an extra attacker in the final 3:29 Saturday — finished with 12 saves on 14 shots as the Vikings added two empty-net goals late in the game.

UMD’s top line had scored in every game thus far. Sophomore forwards Zam and Max Plante and Jayson Shaugabay had all registered points in UMD’s first three games, but came up empty on t

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