EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) \u2014 The El Paso Rhinos saw their playoff run come to an end Thursday night, falling 4-1 to the top-seeded Lone Star Brahmas in Game 3 of the South Division Finals.<\/p>\n
El Paso entered the matchup facing elimination, trailing the series 2-0 and needing a win to extend their season.<\/p>\n
The Rhinos struck first midway through the opening period when Alexi Gregoire buried a top-shelf finish after a loose puck, giving El Paso an early 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n
But the Brahmas responded quickly. Just four minutes later, Jackson Vaites found the back of the net to even the game at 1-1 heading into the end of the first period.<\/p>\n
Lone Star took control early in the second. Less than two minutes into the period, Vincenzo Capano scored on a rebound to put the Brahmas ahead 2-1.<\/p>\n
Later in the frame, Denver Damphousse also capitalized on a rebound opportunity, extending the lead to 3-1.<\/p>\n
Christian Venticinque scored the Brahmas\u2019 fourth and final goal of the game to push the lead up to 4-1 with 2:58 left in the third period.<\/p>\n
Despite being outshot by El Paso (35-23), the Brahmas held firm defensively the rest of the way to seal the victory.<\/p>\n
With the loss, the Rhinos see their season come to an end.<\/p>\n
With the win, Lone Star claims the South Division title and advances to the NAHL Robertson Cup.<\/p>\n
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