KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Lake Superior State split with Western Michigan (8-6-4 overall, 4-5-3-2 Central Collegiate Hockey Association) during its last conference game of 2010. The Broncos defeated LSSU 4-1 Saturday to salvage a series split.

The Lakers ended the first half of the season with a record of 6-10-4 overall and 4-7-3-2 in the CCHA.

After a scoreless first period, LSSU netted the lone goal of the second period at 6:02. LSSU's goal was scored by sophomore forward Nick McParland from senior forward Rick Schofield.

WMU tied the game at 5:06 of the third with an extra attacker during a delayed penalty call. Mike Levendusky netted the goal for the Broncos. The Broncos came on strong with three more unanswered goals in the third period.

Western Michigan's game-winning goal came from Matt Tennyson at 5:27 of the third period. LSSU was two men down.

The Lakers were 0-for-6 during the power-play, while the Broncos were 2-for-5.

Freshman goaltender Kevin Kapalka made 35 saves for Lake Superior State. Western Michigan's Jerry Kuhn totaled 28 saves.

LSSU 1, WMU 4