Minn. St., Mankato spoils UND title bid

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Brett Knowles scored in overtime as Minnesota State, Mankato beat North Dakota 2-1 Saturday in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.

Knowles beat Zane Gothberg at 3:22 of the extra period to deny North Dakota a share of the MacNaughton Cup, which goes to the WCHA’s regular season champion.

St. Cloud State and Minnesota will share the title. The Gophers beat Bemidji State 5-1 Saturday night, while the Huskies lost to Wisconsin, 3-2.

Mavericks goalie Stephon Williams allowed Danny Kristo’s goal just 1:03 into the game and nothing after that. He made 30 saves, including three in overtime.

Gothberg made 35 saves for UND. Dylan Margonari tied the game 1-1 at 19:35 of the second period.

MSUM outshot North Dakota 37-31.

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