MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. – For the second straight year, the Adrian Bulldogs spoiled Minot State's title hopes.

The 9^th-ranked Bulldogs built a 3-0 lead that the top-ranked Beavers couldn't overcome Sunday night, as Minot State fell 4-1 in the quarterfinals of the ACHA National Tournament.

Last year, the Bulldogs beat the Beavers 4-0 in the semifinals to end Minot State's season.

Sunday's setback, Minot State's first loss since December, ends the Beavers' hopes for a 4^th national championship and sends them home with a 28-2-1-1 overall record.

The win sends Adrian into a semifinal matchup Monday night with defending champion UNLV in a rematch of last year's title game.

Adrian (Mich.) jumped in front with 8 minutes, 6 seconds gone in the first period, then stretched its lead to 2-0 with a power-play goal midway through the second period.

The Bulldogs put the game away with a goal 6:19 into the third period for a comfortable 3-0 lead.

Minot State spoiled the shutout with 2:20 left when Joey Moffatt scored off assists from Christian Kadolph and Jay Buchholz, but could get no closer as Adrian added one final empty-net goal with 25 seconds left.

Minot State's William Dyke finished with 23 saves in goal in the game.