Junior forward Isaac Howard scored the game's lone goal just 19 seconds into the third period to give Michigan State a 1-0 win over Notre Dame.

The reigning conference champs bested the Fighting Irish 1-0 on Saturday to advance to the Big Ten title game.

That’s all the cushion MSU sophomore goalie Trey Augustine, a Red Wings second-round pick, needed. He recorded 18 saves for his third shutout of the season in a 1-0 win, which sends the Spartans (25-6-4) back to the Big Ten title game.

For the second straight season, Michigan State hockey advances to the Big tournament championship. One goal is all the offense that was needed for the Spartans as MSU eliminated Notre Dame 1-0. Not even 15 seconds into the third period,

Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore (7) reacts to a blocked shot against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis,