Ohio (8-2) comes into its series against Liberty (9-5) on a three-game winning streak, with wins against Delaware and formerly No. 1 Adrian. In the last three games, the Bobcats’ offense has been humming, outsourcing their opponents 14-4.
On the other hand, Liberty comes into the matchup on back-to-back losses. Here’s everything to know ahead of the series.
Series Information
Opponent: Liberty University Flames
Location: LaHaye Ice Center, Lynchburg, VA
Dates: Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Where to watch: ESPN+
Statistical Leaders
Points: Sam Feamster & Nick Pomerleau (14)
Goals: Jackson Vercellono (7)
Assists: Pomerleau (14)
Saves: Konrad Kausch (225)
Liberty Notes
The Flames enter Friday evening after dropping two consecutive close matches against the No. 9 Purple Eagles of Niagara. The Flames are no strangers to close games, with seven of their games this season being decided by just one goal.
Liberty goalie Konrad Kausch has consistently kept his team in the game by only allowing 1.24 goals per game. While Kausch limits the scoring opportunities for his foes, his teammates have often run up the score. Liberty has won games by three-plus goals in five of its games this season. The Liberty offense runs through Nick Pomerleau, who leads the team in assists with 14.
Ohio Notes
No. 4 Ohio comes into this matchup as the winner of three straight, including two big wins over Delaware. The Bobcats won the two games against the BlueHens by a combined 11-3.
Luc Reeve and Drake Nabozyn have led the Bobcat offense, but the whole team has proven to be a scoring threat this season. Ohio has stayed atop the ACHA M1 rankings this season thanks to their rotation of goalies. Former Flame, Scott Bird leads the team in save percentage and goals allowed.
