Union fell to Providence 3-2 at home Friday. Nathan Free had a goal and an assist for Union in the loss.
Goals came from Nathan Free and Alex Laurenza. Troy Pelton chipped in two assists. Union outshot Providence 34-32.
Brayden Gillespie made 29 saves on 32 shots in the loss. At the other end, Jack Parsons stopped 32 of 34 for Providence.
For Providence, Logan Sawyer (a goal and an assist), Quinn Mantei (two assists) and Graham Gamache (a goal) did the damage on the scoresheet.
It was a memorable night for a few individuals: Nathan Free scored the first goal of his college career.
Union fell to 2-1-0 overall. All-time, Union is now 3-8-2 against Providence. Next up: a trip to Niagara Friday.
Three Stars
- Jack Parsons — 32 SV, .941 SV% (PACE 0.14)
- Alex Laurenza — 1G, 1A, 0 BLK (PACE 0.13)
- Logan Sawyer — 1G, 1A, 2 BLK (PACE 0.13)
Milestones Reached
- Nathan Free: First career goal
By the Numbers
- Shots: Union 34, Providence 32
- Power play: no power-play goals for Union
- Record: 2-1-0
- Series: Union trails 3-8-2