MANKATO, Minn. - Minnesota State scored three power play goals to defeat Michigan Tech 5-2 in WCHA play Friday (Nov. 27). Senior Zach Harrison paced the Mavericks with one goal and three assists on the night.

Mankato (5-7-1, 3-7-1) finished with a 41-29 advantage in shots over Tech (3-8-0, 2-7-0).

MSU opened the game with three goals in the first period and followed up with two more goals in the second period to earn a 5-0 lead.

Tech answered with a pair of goals of its own in the second period.

Sophomore Ricky Doriott made a long pass from his defensive end to senior Drew Dobson who beat sophomore goalie Austin Lee for his first goal of the season. Tech goalie Josh Robinson also assisted on the power play goal at 9:22 of the second period.

Sophomore Brett Olson netted his team-leading 13th point of the season with a power play goal at 15:58 of the second period. Senior Malcolm Gwilliam and freshman Steven Seigo each assisted on the goal. Seigo currently ranks tied for 11th in the WCHA in assists with eight.

Freshman Kevin Genoe (2-6-0) made six saves and allowed three goals before being replaced by Robinson who finished with 30 saves and gave up two goals.

On the other end, Lee (4-4-0) made 27 saves and allowed both goals.

The two teams will close the series Saturday. Game time is set for 8:07 pm Eastern.