Ambroz tallies in final minute to push Minnesota over Wisconsin

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MINNEAPOLIS – Seth Ambroz scored at 19:34 of the third period to lift Minnesota to a 4-3 win and weekend sweep over Wisconsin at Mariucci Arena.

Ambroz also tallied in the second period for the Gophers.

Kyle Rau had a goal and an assist for top-ranked Minnesota, while Brady Skjei notched the other goal.

Minnesota goalie Adam Wilcox picked up the win with a 20-save outing.

For Wisconsin, Michael Mersch and Nic Kerdiles each registered a goal and an assist, while Frankie Simonelli’s goal at 4:23 of the first period gave the Badgers a brief lead before Rau scored 45 seconds later.

Joel Rumpel made 31 saves in goal for Wisconsin.