No. 13 Johnson extended his lead to 5 - 2 in the third period with a takedown with 1 : 39 remaining in the match .
Was able to hold off a late charge from Ward as time expired for the victory .
No. 13 Johnson extended his lead to 5 - 2 in the third period with a takedown with 1 : 39 remaining in the match , and was able to hold off a late charge from Ward as time expired for the victory .