Roadrunners Complete Dramatic Comeback to Sweep Barracuda

Tucson overcomes 4-2 deficit in third period with three goals in under six minutes

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:53am

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The Tucson Roadrunners completed a dramatic comeback on Sunday, defeating the San Jose Barracuda 5-4 at Tucson Arena and securing a weekend sweep. Tucson overcame a 4-2 deficit in the third period with three goals in under six minutes to win the thrilling matchup.

Why it matters

This comeback win is significant for Tucson as they continue to fight for a playoff spot. Securing the weekend sweep against a strong San Jose team demonstrates resilience and could provide momentum as they head into their next series.

The details

The Roadrunners jumped to an early 2-0 lead with goals from Jalen Luypen and Maveric Lamoureux in the first period, but San Jose's Jimmy Huntington scored late in the first to narrow the gap. The Barracuda then took control in the second period, scoring three goals to lead 4-2 heading into the final frame. In the third period, Daniil But and Andrew Agozzino scored within two minutes of each other to tie the game, and Lamoureux then scored his second goal of the night at 5:50 to give Tucson a 5-4 lead they would hold for the remainder of the game.

  • The Roadrunners jumped to an early 2-0 lead in the first period.
  • San Jose scored three goals in the second period to take a 4-2 lead heading into the third.
  • Tucson scored three goals in under six minutes in the third period to complete the comeback.

The players

Jalen Luypen

A Tucson Roadrunners forward who scored a goal and recorded an assist in the game.

Maveric Lamoureux

A Tucson Roadrunners forward who scored two goals, including the game-winner, in the comeback victory.

Jimmy Huntington

A San Jose Barracuda forward who scored a goal in the first period.

Daniil But

A Tucson Roadrunners forward who scored a goal in the third-period comeback.

Andrew Agozzino

A Tucson Roadrunners forward who scored a goal in the third-period comeback.

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What they’re saying

“This comeback win is significant for Tucson as they continue to fight for a playoff spot. Securing the weekend sweep against a strong San Jose team demonstrates resilience and could provide momentum as they head into their next series.”

— Samantha Carter, Editor-in-Chief, Newsy-Today.com (Newsy-Today.com)

What’s next

The Roadrunners will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push for a playoff spot, currently sitting just one point behind the San Diego Gulls for the seventh and final playoff position in the Pacific Division.

The takeaway

Tucson's dramatic comeback victory over a strong San Jose team showcases the Roadrunners' resilience and determination as they fight to secure a playoff berth in the tight Pacific Division race.