SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Lake Superior State completed its non-conference sweep with a 5-4 victory over Colgate Saturday at Taffy Abel Arena. It was LSSU's first home sweep since Jan. 15-and 16, 2010, at home against the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

The Lakers (2-3-1 overall) started the evening with a goal late in the first period. Senior forward Chad Nehring scored his first goal of the season, and got assists from junior forward Dan Barczuk (1-2—3) and freshman forward Kyle Jean (0-2—2).

At 1:44 of the second, Colgate's Thomas Larkin tied the game at 1-1. The Raids (1-2-0 overall) took a 2-1 lead with a power-play goal from Brian Day at 13:05.

LSSU tied it, 2-2, at the 18:16 mark of the second period. Senior defenseman Matt Cowie (3-0—3) scored from defensive partner sophomore Zach Trotman (3-3—6) and senior forward Rick Schofield (3-5—8). Forty-one seconds later, LSSU took a 3-2 lead as sophomore forward Fred Cassiani (1-0—1) netted his first goal of the season. Cassiani's goal was assisted by freshman forward Dan Radke (1-1—2) and junior defenseman Kyle Haines (0-2—2).  

The Raiders tied the game at three apiece with a power-play goal by Robbie Bourdon at 5:56 of the third period.

Freshman forward Colin Campbell (1-0—1) netted his first goal as a Laker, giving LSSU at 4-3 lead. Campbell's goal was assisted by senior forward Will Acton (1-6—7) and senior defenseman Dillin Stonehouse (0-1—1). Day tied it again, 4-4, at 11:28 of the third for his second goal of the game.

Radke tallied his first goal as a Laker and his first collegiate game-winning goal with only 14 seconds of play left in regulation. Radke's goal was assisted by Trotman.

Freshman netminder Kevin Kapalka (1-1-0 overall, 0-0-0 CCHA) recorded is first win as a Laker after making 26 saves for the night. The Lakers put a total of 35 shots on net.

LSSU was 0-for-3 on the power-play, while Colgate was 2-for-6.

The Lakers will hit the road to play cluster opponent Miami Oct. 29-30.

LSSU vs. Colgate Boxscore