Michigan State Tops Rankings After Beating Minnesota

Michigan State has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the USCHO national hockey rankings after a successful weekend against Minnesota. The Spartans managed to tie the Golden Gophers 3-3 on Friday followed by a comeback 5-3 win on Saturday, scoring four unanswered goals in the third period. This performance earned Michigan State 31 out of 50 first-place votes, outpacing Boston College and dropping Minnesota from the top spot. The victory was crucial for Michigan State in the Big Ten race and marked a significant return to form after a previous loss to Wisconsin. Sophomore goalie Trey Augustine was pivotal with a season-high 40 saves during the weekend, contributing to the team's resilience. Michigan State now looks forward to continuing their strong season with upcoming games in the Great Lakes Invitational.