NASHVILLE - Top-ranked Minn.-Duluth opened up its stay at Music City Judgement II with matchup against then No. 9 Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday inside the Vanderbilt Rec and Wellness Center.

Photojournalist Gary Mukai was at the event and shared some of his great shots for a gallery on MCLA.us, which is below.

The Eagles actually carried a 9-8 lead into the final frame, but a 4-0 fourth for the Bulldogs allowed them to pull away for a 12-9 victory.

Scott McNamara had four goals and a dime in the win while Ben Berstock made 14 saves.

Jayson Andino had two goals and two assists for FGCU while Austin Cotton made 22 stops in the loss.