The teams were tied after 60 minutes but overtime saw the New Jersey Titans come away with the close win over the Maryland Black Bears on Saturday, March 28, 2025.
The final score was 2-1.
New Jersey’s Owen Leahy scored the game-winning goal.
The Black Bears took the lead late in the first period, with a goal from Luke Janus. Tyler Stern and Evan Sofikitis assisted.
Ryan Novo scored with a minute left in the second period, assisted by Alex Papaspyropoulos and Kyle Kim.
Just over one minutes in, Owen Leahy scored the game-winner for the team, assisted by Lucas Marshall.
Next games:
In the next round on Friday, April 04, 2025, the Black Bears will face Johnstown at 6:30 p.m. CST at 1st Summit Arena, while the Titans will meet Rochester at 6:30 p.m. CST at Middletown Ice World Arena.