The Maryland Black Bears lead the series against the New Jersey Titans, after a 5-3 win at home in game one.
The Titans took the lead in the middle of the first period, with a goal from Ryan Novo . Jack Hillier and Ryan Friedman assisted.
The Black Bears’ Jesse Horacek tied the game late in the first, assisted by Dimitry Kebreau and Samuel Stitz .
The Black Bears took the lead late in the first when Samuel Stitz scored, assisted by Dimitry Kebreau and Jesse Horacek.
The Titans tied it up 2-2 with a goal from Dominick Rivelli late in the first, assisted by Ryan Novo and Kristofers Krumins.
The Titans scored one goal in second period an held the lead 3-2 going in to the second break.
Trayce Johnson tied it up 3-3 late in the third period, assisted by Jeremi Tremblay and Evan Sofikitis .
The Black Bears took the lead with 01.20 remaining of the third after a goal from Michael Urgo, assisted by Evan Sofikitis.
The Black Bears increased the lead to 5-3 with six seconds remaining of the third after a goal from Riley Ruh .
Coming up:
The teams play again for Game 2 on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. CST at Piney Orchard Ice Arena.