SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Augustana hockey team secured its first ranked win in Midco Arena as it downed No. 15/16 Arizona State by a score of 4-2 on Friday night. Ben Troumbly, Owen Bohn, Leo Bulgakov and Colton Friesen netted goals for the Vikings. 

Arizona State opened up the action early in the first period as Samuel Alfano tipped in a shot from the point by Anthony Dowd. The Sun Devils continued to lay down pressure as they pushed their lead to two off a shot from the slot from Bennet Schimek. Augustana gained momentum in the final minutes of the first period as Bulgakov ripped in a shot from the top of the circle off a drop pass from Troumbly. 

The Vikings opened up the second period with pressure as Bohn skated into the offensive zone and put the rubber top shelf for his first of the season. Hayden Hennen set up Bohn's second-period goal. 

The third period belonged to the Vikings as midway through the frame, Troumbly jumped off the sidewall and pinned a laser to the back of the cage for his first of the season. Augustana's momentum continued as the Sun Devils were forced to pull their netminder with just over two minutes remaining in the frame. Bischoff and H. Hennen set up a breakout that carried into the offensive zone and was finished by Friesen for his second of the season and put the final dagger in the win. 

Game Moments

• Bulgakov netted his first collegiate goal in the late minutes of the first period. 
• Augustana scored four unanswered goals to record its first ranked win in Midco Arena. 
• Jacob Jastrzebski led the Vikings in blocked shots with four. 
• Three Vikings recorded multi-point games.
• Josh Kotai made 26 saves and moved to 2-1 on the season. 
• ASU edged out AU on the faceoff dot, 31-29.

Goals

• Arizona State opened up the scoring five minutes into the first period as Alfano tipped in a shot from the point. 
• The Sun Devils pushed their lead to two with a shot from the slot from Schimek.
• Augustana cut Arizona State's lead to one late in the first period as Bulgakov netted his first collegiate goal from the top of the circle. 
• Early in the second period, Bohn skated into the offensive zone and put the rubber top shelf for his first of the season. 
• Augustana gained the lead in the third period as Troumbly stepped off the side wall and went bar down from the top of the circle for his first of the season.
• Friesen added the final dagger in the final minute of the third period with an empty net goal. 

Up Next
Augustana will look for the weekend sweep on Saturday night at 6:07 p.m. Saturday's action starts early, as the Vikings will host their first-ever Puck Drop Block Party that'll include a beer garden, food trucks, inflatables, and more. The Puck Drop Block Party runs from 3-5 p.m. Fans will want to arrive early, as Saturday's giveaway involves a Viking hockey blanket.

Tickets are still available for Saturday's action at GoAugie.com/Tickets