ADRIAN, Mich. – The MSOE hockey team pulled within one after trailing by 3-0 early, but could get no closer in falling to No. 6 Adrian 5-3 Saturday afternoon at Arrington Ice Arena.

The Raiders (0-4, 0-4 NCHA) twice pulled within a goal, first at 3-2 and then 4-3, but could not find the equalizer against the Bulldogs (4-0, 4-0 NCHA).

Sophomore Gage Christianson and freshman Dylan Dailey scored their first goals of the season, while freshman Omar Mullan notched his third goal of the series

Adrian got on the board early, taking a 1-0 lead at 5:34 of the opening period. It would then build on that lead midway through the second frame with goals at 9:24 and 13:07.

Dailey then lit the lamp with just three seconds remaining in the second period to cut into that lead. Christianson then made it 3-2 just 1:41 into the final period.

It looked as if the Raiders would have a chance to complete the comeback, outshooting the home team 9-7 in the period. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs re-asserted its two-goal advantage at 15:50.

Mullan quickly answered 1:03 later just 34 seconds into a 5-on-3 power play.

MSOE pulled the goalie in the final minute trailing 4-3, but Adrian capitalized with a short-handed goal on an empty net in the final minute of regulation.

Sophomore Austin Campbell got the start in goal for the Raiders, making 21 saves.

The Red & White returns to the ice Friday, hosting Marian in its home-opener. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m.