BISMARCK, N.D. – This time, the Beavers would not be denied.

The last time Minot State visited in-state rival the University of Mary's arena, a controversial call late spoiled the Beavers comeback and led to a Marauder victory.

Saturday, Minot State battled back from a 4-2 deficit, tying it midway through the third then getting the game-winner in overtime from Brayden Pawluk for a 5-4 victory.

The Beavers now take that momentum into a game Sunday evening at home against No. 8-ranked Jamestown. Puck drop at the Maysa Arena is scheduled for 5 p.m.

Saturday on the road, the Beavers started strong as Drew Carter and Joey Moffatt each scored just 1 minute, 43 seconds apart for a 2-0 Minot State lead in the first period.

From there, it was all Marauders for the next period and a half as host Mary scored four straight and held a 4-2 edge early in the third period.

Undaunted, the Beavers battled back as Moffatt scored his second of the night just 1:13 after the Marauders forged that 4-2 advantage.

Davis Sheldon then tied it with 10:22 left in regulation, setting the stage for some late heroics provided by Pawluk, who finished off an assist from Moffatt for the overtime win.

Jay Buchholz added two assists for Minot State, while Landyn Cochrane, Carter Barley, Christian Kadolph, Sheldin Howard, and Eric Soar also added an assist apiece in the win.

Jake Anthony finished with 14 saves in goal in the win, as Minot State outshot Mary 54-18.