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Friars, B.C., Lakers Superior

Quarterfinal Action Set; Saints Eliminated

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MARQUETTE, Mich.--Junior goaltender Mark Romaine (30 saves) recorded his first collegiate shut out as Providence closed the door on Northern Michigan, 2-0, last night in the deciding game of the NCAA Division I men's hockey best-of-three playoff series.

Junior Rick Bennett fired in the game-winner just 1:03 into the first period.

L. Superior 4, St. Cloud 2

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich.--Anthony Palumbo scored a goal and added an assist as the Lake Superior State hockey team defeated St. Cloud State, 4-2, Saturday to sweep the series and advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA playoffs.

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The Lakers (29-9-6), the defending national champions, will face Harvard at Bright Center this Friday in the opening game of a best-of-three series.

Wisconsin 4, St. Lawrence 2

CANTON, N.Y.--Chris Tancill snapped a 2-2 tie at the 6:12 mark of the third period Saturday, leading Wisconsin to a 4-2 victory over St. Lawrence.

Having lost the first game of the best-of-three series Friday, the Saints (29-7) were eliminated from the NCAA playoffs. The Badgers (25-14-5) will play Minnesota in quarterfinal action beginning this Friday in Minneapolis.

Boston College 4, Bowling Green 2

NEWTON--Tim Sweeney collected three points and goalie David Littman made 45 saves Saturday to give Boston College a 4-2 victory over Bowling Green at Kelley Rink.

The Eagles (24-9-4) swept the best-of-three series and advanced to the quarterfinals against Michigan State this Friday in Lansing, Mich.

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