Box Score The Neumann University men's hockey team, who is ranked No. 14 in the D3hockey.com poll, scored two goals 19 seconds apart in the third period to top No. 4/5 Hobart 3-1 in an ECAC West game played tonight in Aston, Pa.

The Statesmen are now 18-4-2 overall and 10-3-1 in the conference. The Knights improved to 14-6-3 overall and 6-6-1 in the ECAC West.

After a scoreless first period, each team notched a goal in the second. Jordan Zalba recorded a power-play goal 4:05 in to put the Knights up 1-0. Scott Farrell and Craig Cowie earned the assists. At 12:47, senior Brad Richard evened things up with a power-play goal, his fourth tally this season, after passes from sophomores Ryan Michel and Robert Sovik.

It wasn't until 16:48 in the third period that Crozier put Neumann on top 2-1. Jake Kratz and Harley Garrioch were credited with the assists.  Nineteen seconds later, Aaron Keaney gave the Knights a two-goal lead. Andrew Love and Farrell set up the play. The Statesmen pulled senior goalie Nick Broadwater with 1:15 remaining for the extra skater, but they could not find the back of the net.

Hobart held a 33-22 advantage in shots. Broadwater finished with 19 saves. Braely Torris played all 60 minutes in goal for Neumann and made 32 saves. The Statesmen finished 1-for-4 on the power play, while the Knights went 1-for-2.

Hobart will play its final game of the regular season on Saturday, Feb. 16, when they host Elmira for an ECAC West contest.