Box Score Hamilton, N.Y. -- The University of Maine men's ice hockey team dropped a 5-3 decision in its series finale at Colgate on Saturday evening. Ryan Smith tallied two points for the Black Bears with a goal and an assist.

In his first outing of the year, Matt Morris made 37 saves in net for the Black Bears.

Maine fell behind 2-0 early in the first. The Raiders first got on the board on Hunter Racine's unassisted tally before Adam Dauda added a power play goal just under four minutes later.

The Black Bears cut the lead in half on Smith's unassisted, short-handed goal 11:22 into the first period.

Colgate responded, regaining a two-goal edge nearing the end of the first period when Andrew Black found the back of the net off assists from Racine and Mike Panowyk.

After a scoreless second period, Maine knotted the score in the third. Blaine Byron brought the Black Bears back within a goal with his third score of the season. Three-minutes later, Chase Pearson tied the game off an assist from Smith, 5:53 into the third.

Colgate reclaimed a one goal lead on Willie Brooks' power play goal with 3:54 remaining in regulation. The Black Bears pulled Morris for the extra skater but the Raiders were able to put the game away on Jake Kulevich's empty-netter with 29-seconds to play.

Maine starts Hockey East play on Friday, Nov. 4 when it meets Boston College at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine. Puck drop on Friday is scheduled for 7 p.m. For tickets to the Portland game, please visit TicketMaster.com. The Black Bears are back at Alfond Arena on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. to close out the weekend tilt with the Eagles. For tickets to Saturday night's contest, visit GoBlackBears.com or call 207.581.BEAR!

-UMaine-