FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the SPHL, defeated the Macon Mayhem 2-1 in overtime on Friday night.

The streak of scoreless first periods came to an end, as Jake Goldowski scored the lone goal at 8:26, putting the Mayhem up 1-0, set up by Alex Cohen and Justin Thompson.

In the second period, the lone goal came from Ryan Lieth putting home a one-time blast at 16:50, set up by Mike Moran and Tim Kent, evening up the score 1-1 for the first power play goal of the season.

Neither team found the back of the net in the third period, despite Fayetteville outshooting Macon 9-6 in the final frame.

Graeme McCrory notched the game-winner 3:57 into the overtime period, set up by Ryan Lieth and Coltan Wilkie to secure the 2-1 final.

Mason Beaupit stopped 24-of-25 in the win and Josh Boyko stopped 33-of-35 in the Mayhem effort.

The two teams are back in action tomorrow for Toy Story Night. Puck drop from the Crown Coliseum is set for 6 p.m. EST, with the game being broadcast on FloSports.

Tickets can be purchased at: https://marksmenhockey.com/tickets/single-game/