UMass Stuns Minnesota in Overtime to Reach NCAA Regional Final
Aydar Suniev's game-winning goal capped a dramatic comeback, securing UMass's first tournament victory since 2021 and setting up a showdown with Western Michigan.
- UMass overcame a 3-1 deficit in the third period to defeat Minnesota 5-4 in overtime in the NCAA Fargo Regional semifinal.
- Aydar Suniev scored the game-winning goal 4:49 into overtime, his second of the night, to advance UMass to the regional final.
- A controversial missed tripping call before the decisive goal drew protests from Minnesota fans at Scheels Arena in Fargo, North Dakota.
- Minnesota's Jimmy Snuggerud scored two goals, including the third-period equalizer that forced overtime, but the Gophers could not hold their lead.
- UMass will face Western Michigan on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with a Frozen Four berth on the line.
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