Bemidji, Minn. ---  Second-ranked Minnesota State saw its unbeaten streak end at nine games with Friday's 4-1 loss at Bemidji State bringing it to a halt.

The host Beavers struck early when Aaron Miller collected his own rebound before depositing it into the net just 1:26 into the opening period.  The Mavericks responded at 11:24 on a rocket from the right circle at 11:24 from Jake Livingstone beating Zach Driscoll for the freshman defenseman's third goal of the season. Nathan Smith and Julian Napravnik were credited with assists on the goal.

Minnesota State outshot BSU by a 10-4 margin in the second period, but it was the Beavers that were able to generate some offense in the middle frame. Brad Johnson's power play marker at 3:03 gave BSU a 3-1 lead after 20 minutes of action.

The only scoring in the third period turned out to be an empty net tally by Elias Rosen at 18:42.

The Mavericks, who were missing several players due to injury, owned a 36-10 advantage in shots on goal in the game. The Beavers capitalized on one of their four power plays, while the Mavericks finished with a zero-for-five performance with the man advantage.

Minnesota State entered today's action having not lost since December 6 and had won six straight games.

Next action for the Mavericks, who stand 9-2-1 on the year, ia next Friday and Saturday when Bowling Green visits for a pair of league contests.

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