LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Ticker) -- Nick Smith scored twice as the Louisville Panthers continued their dominance over the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks with a 4-3 victory. Smith's second of the game gave Louisville a 4-2 lead with 3:41 left in the second period. Sean Gauthier made 31 saves for the Panthers, who have won five of their last six games and lead the season series, 9-1-3, heading into Saturday's finale. Bob Wren tallied twice for the Ducks, who have lost five of their last six games.