In a dramatic turn of events, while Boston University was leading 3-0 late in the second period, the fire alarm at Merrimack College's Lawler Arena unexpectedly went off.
After the brief pause, play resumed, and Boston University entered the final period with their 3-0 lead intact.
In a light-hearted response, BU's Twitter account humorously suggested that perhaps a Merrimack fan, discouraged by the team's performance, might have set off the alarm.