D-III Finals: Cortland State Wins D-III Title

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The Cortland State Red Dragons are the champions of Division III with a 9-7 win over Gettysburg. Behind 4-2 after the first quarter, the 2006 champs (and 2007/2008 runners-up) went on a tear, holding Gettysburg scoreless for two full quarters and 38:03 total minutes. With the win, the possible Upstate New York Sweep is one-third complete.

Brandon Misiaszek led the way for Cortland offensively, netting a career-high five goals, followed by Brian Krol with two. Both goalies shined, with Gettysburg's Zach Furshman making 12 saves and Cortland State's Matt Hipenbecker making 10.

The championship is Cortland State's second all-time. 

End of 4th Quarter:
Cortland State 9, Gettysburg 7
Gettysburg charged late, but it was not enough, as the Red Dragons finally broke through after two years of frustration.

End of 3rd Quarter:
Cortland State 9, Gettysburg 4
It's become the Brandon Misiaszek show for Cortland State -- with five goals, three in the third quarter, he's now at a career high. Gettysburg, on the other hand, hasn't scored since the first quarter, with Cortland State rattling off a 7-0 run.

Today's the first time in Cortland's last four title appearances that the Dragons have led after the first three quarters.

End of 1st Half:
Cortland State 4, Gettysburg 4
Two unanswered goals by Cortland State in the second quarter -- and a 9-2 edge in shots -- have this one tied up.

End of 1st Quarter
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Gettysburg 4, Cortland State 2
Kyle McGrath has two goals so far for the Bullets, who are out-shooting the Dragons, 12-7. The rest of the game is pretty tight, with the ground balls equal and Cortland taking a 4-3 edge in face-offs.


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