Mathew was pivotal to a great week for the Panthers (3-2-0, 2-0-0 Great Midwest) as they pulled out three consecutive shutouts, including two in conference play, against Walsh and Malone.
Mathew was credited with two of the three shutouts in goal, Robby Frye tending net for the other blanking, and made six saves combined.
Ohio Dominican blanked Ashland earlier in the week, 1-0, and outscored Walsh and Malone by a combined score of 5-0.
After falling against Urbana and UIndy to start the season, the Panthers have reeled off the three consecutive victories with Malone and Lake Erie looming ahead for this week.
The entire ODU defense permitted just 20 shots, nine goal, against the unit in the last three games.