WALTHAM, Mass. – Bentley fell 4-0 to Sacred Heart on Senior Night at Bentley Arena on Friday.

The first-place Falcons fell to 14-4-4 in Atlantic Hockey and 16-9-5 overall. They still maintain a five point lead over RIT, with one game in-hand, and eight points over Holy Cross with one more game played.

Sacred Heart scored twice in the both the second and third periods after the opening frame ended 0-0.

Noah Ellis led the Pioneers with three points, on one goal and two assists.

Prior to the game, Bentley's Senior Class of 2026 was honored, which consists of Stephen Castagna, Arlo Merritt, Ryan Upson, Jake Black, Pat Lawn, Seth Bernard-Docker and Ryan Upson.

The Falcons will look to bounce back in game two of this series on Saturday at 6:00 pm.