The ISU club hockey team finished off its set against the Life University Eagles with a split over the weekend at the Ames Ice Arena. The Cyclones started the weekend on a winning note with an 8-6 victory but suffered a 4-3 loss Saturday. In the victory, the Cyclones were powered by balanced scoring as four different players scored a goal. Jeremy Meyer and Mike Gilbertson scored two goals each while Tory Larson, Jeff Smith, Mark Kruger and Tony Daniels each cracked the scoring column. “We got four power play goals Friday,” said ISU hockey coach Al Murdoch. “It was a good night for our power play, but we didn’t get any on Saturday and that may have been the difference. Friday was real physical while Saturday was more cleaner and faster.” Cyclone goalkeeper Phillip Popp gave the Eagles six goals but also racked up 29 saves. “Great goaltending from Phillip Popp. He went the distance for us,” Murdoch said. In Saturday’s defeat, the first period was uneventful for the most part; with Life University drawing first blood with 3:13 left in the period. The goal was very questionable, however, coming off the skate of a Life University player. It was ruled unintentional by the referee, and the goal counted. Things got a little crazy after that, when players began exchanging pot-shots at one another’s coaching staff. These tactics had Murdoch standing on the dasher boards in disgust. Scoreboard problems added to the craziness, and the game had to be stopped several times until the clock could be reset. Life scored a second goal when Cyclone goalie Nathan Dahlen got caught completely out of position trying to chase a loose puck. Huge body checks and bad puck control were prominent throughout the first period, which ended with the Cyclones trailing by two goals. The Cyclones came out of the locker room on fire in the second period, when Glenn Detulleo scored on an assist from Tory Larson just 36 seconds into the period. They did it again when Nat Little scored on a nice backhand goal with 2:57 to go. Phil Hummel held the defense together, working the forecheck to perfection. Despite the sudden offensive surge by the Cyclones, the second period was marred by penalties and tons of turnovers by both teams. The third period began with Life University leading the Cyclones 3-2, but the Cyclones closed the gap quickly just a little over a minute into the period. Once again, penalties dominated the theme of the final period, including two ten minute misconducts for fighting after a scuffle late in the game. With under a minute left in the match, it looked like Iowa State was going to get a second chance in sudden-death overtime. It wasn’t to be, however, as the Cyclone’s hopes were crushed when the Eagles scored the winning goal, putting the game away with just 56 seconds left on the clock. The Cyclones will get a chance to redeem themselves next weekend, when they play a set against Minot State. Season tickets are still available or can be purchased at the door. “We’re really pleased, coming through the first four games at 3-1,” Murdoch said. “The competition in this exhibition season has been tougher than in the past. We’re getting our crowds back which is nice to see,” he said.