MAC CHAMPS: Stangs Capture THIRD Straight & Fifth in Seven Seasons!
Stevenson Men’s Hockey etched its name in the record books with a commanding 4-1 victory over top-seeded Wilkes, securing the program’s first-ever Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) automatic qualifying bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament.
The Mustangs wasted no time seizing momentum, as first-year Aiden Lindley struck just two minutes into the game, netting his sixth goal of the season with an impressive solo effort.
Building off Lindley’s early breakthrough, third-year Caden Smith capitalized on a power play less than six minutes later, registering his seventh goal of the year.
Assists came from classmate Blake Benson and fourth-year Evan Beers, marking their eighth and 14th assists of the season, respectively.
Wilkes responded early in the second period, finding the net just over a minute in to cut the deficit in half. However, that would be their only goal of the night.
Stevenson quickly regained control as third-year John Musella capitalized on another Mustang power play, scoring his third goal of the season off assists from Smith and fourth-year Aidan Graham. The points added to Smith’s season tally of 15 and Graham’s 11.
The Mustangs sealed the win late in the third period when Lindley’s long-range flip found the empty net, securing the team’s fourth and final goal of the game.
Third-year goaltender Ford DeLoss was rock-solid between the pipes, making 24 saves, including nine in both the second and third periods.
His stellar performance earned him the title of 2025 MAC Men’s Hockey Tournament MVP.
In the faceoff circle, fourth-year Dylan Florit led all players with 11 victories, while classmate Graeme McCrory followed closely with 10.
Mustangs Goin’ Dancing!
The Mustangs’ remarkable 2025 season continues as they advance to the NCAA Division III Tournament, where they will take on SUNY Geneseo in the first round this Saturday. The matchup was revealed during the NCAA Selection Show on Monday morning, finalizing the tournament bracket.
SUNY Geneseo secured an automatic bid by defeating No. 2 Utica in the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) championship. Meanwhile, the Mustangs made history by earning their first-ever NCAA tournament berth with a commanding 4-1 victory over top-seeded Wilkes in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) championship, claiming both the conference title and an automatic spot in the national tournament.
Puck drop is set for 7 p.m, you can watch it here.
