MANKATO (AP) — Chris Knowlton’s second goal broke the tie Saturday, lifting Denver to a 3-2 win over Minnesota State, Mankato.

Knowlton’s goal at 16:48 of the third period helped the Pioneers (7-1-0, 5-1-0) sweep the Mavericks (3-5-2, 1-5-0) in Western Collegiate Hockey Association play. Denver won 4-3 on Friday.

MSUM’s Josh Nelson scored on a power play just 2:42 into the third period, knotting the game at 2-2. It was Nelson’s second goal of the season.

Eriah Hayes scored the Mavericks’ first goal at 15:07 in the first period.

Knowlton and Dan Doremus scored in the first period.