The men’s hockey Buckeyes took care of business in their second half opener against Mercyhurst. No. 5/7 Ohio State outshot the Lakers 44-21 en route to a 3-1 win. The victory was the tenth of the season for OSU (10-4-3).
| Scoring by Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| No. 5/7 Ohio State | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
The goalies, Sean Romeo for Ohio State and Garrett Metcalf for Mercyhurst, dueled through 27:57 of scoreless hockey.