Branch delivered a dominant weekend between the pipes, totaling 94 saves in a pair of wins over Alvernia. He opened with 39 saves in Friday’s 5–3 comeback victory, including 19 in the third period alone. He then posted a season-high 53 saves—two shy of his career best—as LVC earned a 3–2 win despite being outshot 55–22. His 53 saves rank tied for sixth in Division III this season and are the most by any MAC goalie in 2025–26.