SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - The Castleton University men's hockey team fell in conference action 4-3 at Skidmore Friday night despite holding a late lead. The Spartans netted two goals in the second period to lead heading into the third, but were ultimately upended by the Thoroughbreds' overtime winner. 

Skidmore (6-4-1, 3-3-1 NEHC) struck first midway through the first period, but Stone Stelzl had the answer just a few minutes later to even the game at 1-1. 

The Spartan-owned second period would feature goals from Glenn Wiswell and Zach Trempner. Wiswell netted his second of the season and 35th of his illustrious career on a power play, moving into a tie for sixth place in the program's history. Trempner now has goals in back-to-back contests as he recently celebrated his first collegiate goal in a win over St. Michael's College. 

Skidmore knotted the game at 3-3 at the eight minute mark of the third period, sending the NEHC foes to overtime. 

Danny Magnuson netted the game-winner midway through the extra session. Conner Ladabouche had the Spartans' lone shot on goal in the frame a minute earlier. 

Kyle Alaverdy racked up a career-high 58 saves despite taking the loss. 25 of those came in the second period that put Castleton briefly on top. 

The Spartans (4-9-1, 0-6-1 NEHC) totaled 17 shots, led by Wiswell with four. 

Castleton returns to action Friday, January 7, traveling to Johnson & Wales University.