SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Behind a two-goal night from Brett Meerman and a standout performance in net by Josh Kotai, Augustana men’s hockey knocked off No. 14 Minnesota State, 3-1, Friday night at Midco Arena.

The victory pushed the Vikings to 9-5-2 overall and 6-4-2 in CCHA play, while handing the Mavericks just their fourth loss of the season.

Minnesota State struck first just 2:50 into the contest, capitalizing on early pressure when Jordan Ronn redirected a centering feed past Kotai to give the Mavericks a 1-0 lead during a stretch of sustained MSU possession.

Augustana responded quickly and decisively.

Just over two minutes later, Meerman evened the score at 5:10 of the opening period, finishing a quick-strike sequence on a breakaway off assists from Jacob Jastrzebski

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