Box Score SOUTH BEND, Ind— The Robert Morris Colonials men's hockey team fell in a 6-3 decision at Notre Dame on Friday night. With the loss, RMU drops to 0-3-0 on the season.  


FIRST PERIOD
RMU exploded early, scoring two quick goals within the first seven minutes. At 5:53, Dominic Elliott netted the opener, assisted by George Krotiris and Bruce McDonald.  


Just 43 seconds later, Patrick Johnson extended the lead by converting a chance set up by John Babcock and Braden Rourke.  


However, Notre Dame responded before the period changed. At 14:18, Sutter Muzzatti cut the lead to 2-1, and at 17:01, Carter Slaggert evened the score at 2-2.  


SECOND PERIOD
The Fighting Irish took control in the middle frame. At 15:16, Muzzatti teamed with Caeden Carlisle and Brennan Ali to give Notre Dame a 3-2 lead. RMU had opportunities, but could not find the equalizer.  


THIRD PERIOD
Notre Dame opened the third by extending the lead on a power-play goal: Brennan Ali scored at 10:27 assisted by Axel Kumlin and Mastrodomenico.  


Just over four minutes later at 14:59, Michael Mastrodomenico tallied again for the Irish. RMU responded with a goal at 15:47 by Jackson Reineke (assist: Bruce McDonald) to make it 5-3.  


But Notre Dame sealed it with an empty-net goal by Panayioti Fimis at 18:21 assisted by Jayden Davis and Muzzatti, closing the game at 6-3.  


INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
• RMU took a fast 2-0 lead but could not sustain momentum.
• Face-offs were dominated by Notre Dame who won 44 of 59 draws; RMU won just 15.  
• The Colonials went 0-1 on the power-play; Notre Dame converted 1-4.  
• RMU finished with 27 shots on goal; the Irish matched 27 and generated more high-leverage chances.  
• In net, RMU's Charlie Schenkel stopped 21 shots in 59:06 of work; Notre Dame's Nicholas Kempf recorded 24 saves and earned the win.  


UP NEXT
The Colonials will look to rebound in the series finale at Notre Dame tomorrow night with a puck drop of 6pm.