Columbus, Ohio – The #16 University of Arizona Wildcat hockey team defeated #17 Missouri State 4-1 Thursday night in Columbus, Ohio. It was the first-round ACHA National Tournament game for both teams. Josh Larson, Anthony Cusanelli, Jake Dickison, and Orion Olsen scored for the Wildcats.

"This is such an emotional win, to see the boys battle through such a tough game and come through the other side as victors," said UA head coach Chad Berman. "Now we have to up our game tomorrow night."

Arizona plays #1 Minot State tomorrow night at 8:00 pm EST at the Ice Haus in Columbus, Ohio.

Check the Arizona Hockey YouTube and Facebook page on Friday for a complete video recap of tonight's victory. 

Arizona media coverage of Friday night's game then starts approximately 30 minutes before puck drop.