The Dordt Defender hockey team dropped a 4-2 decision to Iowa State University Saturday afternoon in a rematch at Vernon Arena in Sioux Center.

Box Score 

The Defenders opened the game with a strong first period, scoring twice to take a 2-0 lead. Mason Spejcher put Dordt on the scoreboard at 6:48 with his 15th goal of the season. Tegan Doelman added to the lead with just 29 seconds remaining in the period, scoring his ninth goal of the year off assists from Riley Williams and Reuben Horneman.

Iowa State responded with a three-goal second period to take a 3-2 lead. Max Johnson got the Cyclones on the board at 3:52, followed by goals from Jeremy Chadwick at 9:51 and Greg Harley at 10:33.

The Defenders had opportunities to even the score but were unable to find the back of the net in the final two periods. Iowa State added an insurance goal at 12:01 of the third period when Charlie Marchand scored to make the final 4-2.

Dordt held a slight 36-35 advantage in shots on goal. Tim Nanson recorded 31 saves for the Defenders, while Iowa State goaltender Lennart Critzmann stopped 34 shots.

Neither team converted on its power-play opportunities. Dordt was not awarded a power play, while Iowa State also finished without a power-play goal.

The loss moves Dordt to 14-2 on the season and ends the Defenders' 13-game winning streak. Iowa State improves its record to 4-11-0-1.

Dordt returns to action with its next scheduled game.

Dordt scoring

• Mason Spejcher – 1 goal
• Tegan Doelman – 1 goal
• Riley Williams – 1 assist
• Reuben Horneman – 1 assist

Goaltending
- Tim Nanson – 31 saves on 35 shots

Team comparison

Category	Dordt	Iowa State
Goals	2	4
Shots	36	35
Power plays	0/0	0/0
Penalty minutes	8	6