SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Augustana hockey team (8-5-2, 5-4-2 CCHA) tied Bemidji State (9-8-3, 7-2-3 CCHA), 4-4, on Sunday afternoon inside Midco Arena before the Beavers earned the extra conference point with a shootout win.

Augustana got goals from Joey DelGreco, Jacob Jastrzebski, Samo Meritähti and Landon Fandel, while Josh Kotai anchored the Vikings with 35 saves in regulation and overtime.

Augustana set the tone early and capitalized on its first-period push.

At 11:40, DelGreco opened the scoring at even strength, finishing a play started by Brett Meerman and Owen Baumgartner to give the Vikings a 1-0 lead.

Bemidji State carried play in stretches of the period, but Kotai turned aside chances to keep Augustana in front through 20 minutes.

The Beavers found their e

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