M3-Mississippi University of tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but M3-Missouri State University would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 6-4.

A goal by Troy Korte put M3-Missouri State University up 6-3 in the third period, but M3-Mississippi University of pulled to within two on Sean Rogers's tally 18:16 into the third period.

M3-Missouri State University got the win on the strength of a great game by Shawn Leslie, who had one goal and two assists. Leslie scored 16:10 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M3-Missouri State University. Tyler Overmann assisted on the tally.

M3-Missouri State University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Mississippi University of to score on any of its seven power plays.

M3-Missouri State University additionally got points from Drew Sturm, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M3-Missouri State University included Michael Humme and Tyler Baumgarth, who scored one goal each. In addition, M3-Missouri State University received assists from Brian Leslie, who had one and Andrew Kut, who had two.

M3-Mississippi University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six M3-Missouri State University power plays. M3-Mississippi University of got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M3-Mississippi University of was helped by Conor Silk, who tallied one goal. Silk scored 8:34 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-Missouri State University. Jimmy Rainey picked up the assist. M3-Mississippi University of also had goals scored by Daniel Bates and Dan Warnecke, who each put in one.

M3-Missouri State University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. M3-Mississippi University of ended with 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major.