MEQUON, Wis. – The Falcons fell short on Saturday night in a Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) matchup against Dubuque.

The Spartans picked up a 3-0 victory to take the first round of the weekend.

Neither team was able to find the back of the net in the first period.

The Falcons held an 18-8 advantage in shots in the second period but the Spartans scored off a rebound.

Dubuque scored two empty-net goals to secure the victory.

Sophomore Gabe Rosek (East Lansing, Mich.) stopped 28 of the 29 shots he faced.

The Birds held a 44-31 advantage in shots.

Sophomore Dain Sardelli (Hebron, N.D.) led the flock with eight shots.

The two teams wrap up the weekend on Sunday morning.