URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Minot State freshman Williams Dyke earned career win No. 1 Saturday night in Illinois thanks to some help from his teammates.

Dyke made 26 saves in his first collegiate start and four different veteran Beavers put pucks in the net as Minot State completed a weekend sweep of the Illini, beating host the University of Illinois 4-3.

After seeing Illinois (0-2-0 overall, 0-2-0 MCH) jump in front early with a goal, Dyke settled in and backstopped the Beavers to a comfortable lead.

Payton Jerome scored midway through the first period to tie the score, then Colby Joseph and Joey Moffatt each scored in the second period for a 3-1 Minot State advantage.

Reid Arnold then netted what proved to be the game-winner with 5 minutes, 58 seconds gone in the third before the Illini made a determined charge.

Scoring goals 55 seconds apart, Illinois closed the gap to 4-3, but Dyke shut down the comeback for his first victory in goal.

With a pair of season-opening wins under their belt, the Beavers now head back to North Dakota for two more road games as they play at Mary on Wednesday at 7 p.m., then at Jamestown on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.