Men's Ice Hockey 11/1/2024 10:54:00 PM Joel Norman

STARS DROP WEEKEND OPENER TO DUBUQUE

SUFFER SECOND LOSS TO AN EASTERN CONFERENCE TEAM

The Lincoln Stars fell for only the second time to an Eastern Conference opponent with a 4-1 loss to the Dubuque Fighting Saints Friday night at the Ice Box.

Dubuque (10-3-0-0) scored three times in the third period with two empty-net goals. Gavin Cornforth scored on a rebound at the far post at the 10:40 mark of the frame.

Etienne Lessard scored the Stars' lone goal with a shot from the right point at the 4:30 mark of the third. His heavily-screened shot from the near wall tucked in just underneath the cross bar to tie the game.

A turnover behind the Stars net led to the game's first goal at the 17:41 mark of the second when Cooper Dennis one-timed the puck into the top right corner of the net.

Lincoln (9-3-0-0) emptied its net with just over two-and-a-half minutes to go but surrendered empty-net tallies at the 18:17 and 19:10 marks.

The Stars conclude the weekend Saturday night at Omaha in the first rivalry matchup of the season. The puck drops at 6:05 at Liberty First Credit Union Arena.

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