KEARNEY, Neb - The Waterloo Black Hawks made it back-to-back wins against Tri-City Saturday, trumping the Storm's third period comeback to win, 6-3.

The Black Hawks racked up four goals in the second period from Craig Smith, Keegan Meuer, Eddie Olczyk and Jordan Samuels-Thomas.

Smith led the Black Hawks with two goals, while Samuels-Thomas dished out two assists and added a score. Joe Howe added 17 saves for the Black Hawks.

Tri-City's Kevin Nugent opened the third period with back-to-back goals, finishing the game with two points for the Storm.

Waterloo next faces Cedar Rapids Thursday at home.

Waterloo 0 4 2 - 6

Tri-City 0 1 2 - 3

FIRST PERIOD - No scoring. Penalties - Jordan Samuels-Thomas-W (tripping) 3:48; Charlie Carkin-TC (hooking) 6:06; Alec Rush-TC (hooking) 7:30; Patrick Wey-W (elbowing) 11:08.

SECOND PERIOD - 1. Tri-City, Eli Zuck (Anthony DeCenzo, Ryan Forgaard) 7:11; 2. Waterloo, Craig Smith (Eriah Hayes, Jordan Samuels-Thomas) 11:12; 3. Waterloo, Keegan Meuer (Ben Miller) 12:42; 4. Waterloo, Eddie Olczyk (Derek Arnold) 17:38; 5. Waterloo, Jordan Samuels-Thomas (Craig Smith, Chris Student) 17:58. Penalties - Eli Zuck-TC (holding) 4:46; Tyler Barnes-W (hooking) 8:04; Nick Larson-W (high sticking) 13:16.

THIRD PERIOD - 6. Tri-City, Kevin Nugent (Jeff Smith) 0:40; 7. Tri-City, Kevin Nugent (Josh Berge) 5:09; 8. Waterloo, Craig Smith (Patrick Wey, Jordan Samuels-Thomas) 6:38; 9. Waterloo, Ben Miller (Dan Sova, Eddie Olczyk) 13:42. Penalties - Scott Pavelski-W (tripping) 8:10; Randy Cure-TC (hooking) 11:13; Nick Larson-W (hooking) 15:13.

SHOTS ON GOAL

Waterloo 7 13 10 - 30

Tri-City 8 6 6 - 20

Goalies - Waterloo, Joe Howe (17 saves); Tri City, Nick Hopper (24 saves).