The Dordt University hockey team rallied from a one-goal deficit and earned an overtime victory over Wisconsin, winning 3-2 after Zach Espenson scored the game-winning goal.
The teams played through a scoreless first period before Wisconsin took a 1-0 lead in the second period.
Dordt found its offense in the third period. Mason Spejcher tied the game with a goal assisted by Christopher Janssen, and Tegan Doelman gave the Defenders a 2-1 lead with an assist from Riley Williams.
Dordt appeared poised to close out the victory, but Wisconsin scored with one minute remaining in regulation to force overtime.
The Defenders responded in overtime when Espenson found the back of the net off an assist from Preston Waage to secure the 3-2 win.
Dordt controlled the shot count throughout the game, finishing with a 53-23 advantage. Goaltender Tim Nanson made 21 saves in the victory.
Dordt scoring
