ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College ACHA Men's Division 1 hockey team faced No. 1 Ohio University in a two-game series over the weekend. In a rematch of the 2026 ACHA Division 1 National Championship, the Bulldogs split the series, earning a 4-3 victory at home on Thursday before falling 4-0 on the road Friday.
Ohio jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the first period of Thursday's series opener.
Hunter Allen put the Bulldogs on the board in the second period, but Ohio responded with a power-play goal to extend its lead to 3-1.
Matteo Turrin scored later in the period to pull Adrian within one heading into the third.
The Bulldogs took control in the final period, as
Luke Marley scored a power-play goal to even the game at 3-3.
Dylan Gajewski followed with the game-winning goal to complete Adrian's comeback and secure the 4-3 victory.
Keegan DeCaluwe recorded two assists for the Bulldogs, while Allen and Gajewski each added an assist to finish with two points.
Peyton Trzaska started in goal and made 39 saves.
Adrian struggled to find its offense in Friday's rematch, falling 4-0 on the road. Ohio scored twice in the first period before adding a goal in each of the final two periods. Trzaska made another strong effort in goal, finishing with 45 saves.
The Bulldogs return to action Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. when they host Hope College at Arrington Ice Arena in the opening game of their GL6 conference series.
