Utica used a big third period to break open a close game and hand Union its second defeat of the season, 14-7, on Frank Bailey Field.

Leading 6-5 at the half, the Pioneers, who were playing in their season opener, outscored the Dutchmen, 6-1, in the decisive third stanza. Sophomore attackman, Dan Myerow, tied the game for Union when he opened the second half with an even-strength tally at 14:44. Utica came right back to score the game's next six tallies as Pete Masterpole, John Tomlinson, A.J. Fus, Matt Donaldson, Ryan McGowan and Masterpole all found the back of the net. The Pioneers got the first two goals of the final stanza before Will Dewey rounded out the final margin for the Dutchmen.

Myerow finished the game with four goals for Union, including three straight from 10:16 of the second through his game-tying tally in the third.

Sean Ryan recorded seven saves for Utica while Will Tamm had 10 for Union.