MARQUETTE, Mich. - Lake Superior State lost 2-1 in overtime Friday at the Berry Events Center, dropping its fourth straight conference game with one more chance remaining to earn home ice for the first round of the playoffs

The Lakers (15-15-5 overall, 10-14-3-2 Central Collegiate Hockey Association), however, still own a six-goal lead over the Wildcats (16-11-8 overall, 12-9-6-3 CCHA) in the battled for the Father Cappo Cup.

Northern Michigan's Mark Olver netted a goal at 7:05, assisted by Andrew Cherniwchan and Justin Florek, for a 1-0 Wildcat lead that stood until midway through the third period.

LSSU senior defender Simon Gysbers (6-9--15) tied the game at 12:29 of the third to send the Lakers and Wildcats into overtime. Gysbers' goal was an unassisted goal.

The Wildcats took three-points from the Lakers with an overtime goal at 3:55. Olver's game-winner was his second goal of the game and was assisted by Jared Brown and Florek.

The Lakers out-shot Northern Michigan, 28-20. Junior goaltender Brian Mahoney-Wilson stopped at total of 18 shots in 63:46 minutes of play. Wildcat Brian Stewart played a total of 63:45 minutes and stopped a total of 27 shots-on-goal.

The Wildcats and Lakers were both 0-for-3 on the power-play.

Lake Superior will be back in action Saturday against the Wildcats at 7:35 P.M. With eighth-place Ohio State's 6-2 loss to No. 2 Miami, the Lakers still have a shot at home ice for the first round of the CCHA Playoffs. They trail the Buckeyes by three points.

LSSU is 2-1-0 against NMU this season and leads the Cappo Cup series, 12-6.

Lake Superior State University vs. Northern Michigan

Note: Purchase a ticket for Saturday's game and admission to the LSSU vs. Northern Michigan men's and women's basketball games will be free. The basketball double-header begins at 11 a.m.