UNIVERSITY PARK, PENN. – Ben Almquist and Max Helgeson each extended their point streaks to five games for Alaska Anchorage after falling 2-1 at No. 15 Penn State Thursday.

The Nittany Lions jumped out to an early lead after Christian Sarlo redirected a shot past Jared Whale at 1:33 of the first period.

PSU opened the second period with another quick goal this time by Danny Dzhaiyev at 1:11.

Ben Almquist recorded his third goal of the season when he put home a rebound at 10:31 of the second period. Carson Kosobud and Max Helgeson assisted on the play.

Almquist has scored three goals and three assists in his last five games, while Helgeson has three goals and four assists in his last five games.

Jared Whale faced a deluge of shots from Penn State finishing with 51 saves on 53 shots.

The Seawolves finished with 26 shots.

Penn State was 1-for-2 on the powerplay, while Alaska Anchorage did have a powerplay opportunity.

The two teams will close out the series Friday.