Omaha vs UMass Weekend Recap (Oct. 24-25, 2025)

Friday, Oct. 24, 2025

UMass 5, Omaha 4

Omaha mounted a strong comeback (down 3‑1, then tied 4‑4) only to lose in the final minute. UMass showed resilience on the road and found a way to win a tight one.

• Period scoring: UMass 2‑1‑2 = 5; Omaha 1‑2‑1 = 4.

• Key moment: With 58.2 seconds left, UMass’s junior forward Jack Musa scored the game‑winner to lift his team to the 5‑4 victory. 

• Standout performances:

  • For Omaha: Freshman forward Luke Woodworth opened scoring early. Goaltender Šimon Latkoczy made 31 saves. 

  • For UMass: Musa’s clutch goal; the team out‑shot Omaha 36–33 and converted 1‑of‑2 on the power play. 

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025

Omaha 5, UMass 2

Omaha bounced back after a heart‑breaker the night before, showing poise and strong start. UMass, despite being ranked (#13) and favored, allowed too many early chances, undermining their road performance.

• Period scoring: Omaha 2‑0‑3 = 5; UMass 0‑1‑1 = 2. 

• Key stats:

  • Omaha struck early with two first‑period goals (including one on a 5‑on‑3 power play). 

  • UMass tied it 2‑2 early in the third but Omaha scored three unanswered goals to seal it.

  • Shot attempts: UMass 30, Omaha 25. 

    Power play: UMass 1‑of‑3; Omaha 1‑of‑5. 

• Standout performances:

  • Omaha: Forward Maxime Pellerin opened the scoring and had a multi‑goal weekend. Goaltender Simon Latkoczy had 28 saves. 

  • UMass: Freshman Václav Nestrasil had the goal and assist to bring them into the game