Watkins scores 2 in Union Dutchmen's win over Bentley Falcons

Union Dutchmen bested visiting Bentley Falcons 5-1 in the NCAA on Thursday.

The hosting team took the lead early in the first period, a goal by Tyler Watkins. John Prokop and Chaz Smedsrud assisted.

The Dutchmen increased the lead to 2-0 in the middle of the first when Tyler Watkins scored again, assisted by Carter Korpi and John Prokop.

The Dutchmen increased the lead to 3-0 early into the second period when Caden Villegas beat the goalie, assisted by Nate Hanley and Nick Young.

Midway through, Chaz Smedsrud scored a goal, assisted by John Prokop and Tyler Watkins, making the score 4-0.

The Dutchmen increased the lead to 5-0 early into the third period when Nate Hanley found the back of the net.

The Falcons narrowed the gap to 5-1 with 01.15 of play remaining in the third after a goal from Cooper Connell, assisted by Nick Bochen and Danny Pearson.

Next games:

On Saturday, the Dutchmen will play the Tigers at 6 p.m. CST, and the Falcons will play the Black Bears at 4:05 p.m. CST.