Western Michigan suffered a 5-3 loss to Arizona State in their first conference game in regulation on Friday night. Samuel Sjolund, Alex Bump, and Zach Nehring scored for the Broncos, while Cameron Rowe made 27 saves in net. The game started with ASU taking a 2-0 lead in the first period, but WMU fought back in the second period with goals from Sjolund and Bump to tie the game at 2-2. Nehring scored in the third period to tie the game again, but ASU quickly regained the lead and sealed the victory with an empty-net goal. The Broncos will look to bounce back in the series finale on Saturday night at Mullett Arena. Puck drop is set for 7 PM EST. Despite the loss, WMU showed resilience and determination throughout the game, and they will be looking to capitalize on their opportunities in the next matchup.
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