NC State Falls to George Mason

RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State fell short in its matchup against George Mason on Men’s Health Night at Invisalign Arena. 

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NC State opened strong, generating quality shot opportunities and setting up good plays, but couldn’t find the net. The game seemed set to head into the first intermission scoreless until George Mason converted a breakaway with 2.6 seconds left in the period.

The first penalties of the night came in the second period, giving both teams power-play opportunities and a stretch of 4-on-4 play. 

Freshman Jack Ammons returned to the lineup tonight and scored the Icepack’s lone goal during 4-on-4 play with five minutes remaining in the second. Holden Koufman and Nick Librizzi assisted on the goal, tying the game heading into the second intermission. 

NC State struggled to sustain its level of play in the third period, giving up two even-strength goals to George Mason. 

The Icepack will face UNC for the third time this season in Sunday’s annual Governor’s Cup at Lenovo Center, where they will look to secure a second win over the Tar Heels.