Mississippi Surge, which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by Mississippi Surge and clinched a 4-2 victory.

Mississippi Surge led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Mississippi Surge's Kyle Fletcher's scored at 3:28 in the third period to put Mississippi Surge up 3-0.

Mississippi Surge's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Knoxville power plays. Mississippi Surge kept the Knoxville Ice Bears' goalie busy throughout the game, and Cody Rosen made 29 saves on 33 shots.

Mississippi Surge was helped by Chapen LeBlond, who racked up one goal and one assist. LeBlond scored 15:18 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Mississippi Surge. Nicholas Kuqali provided the assist. Mississippi Surge additionally got points from Mark Thorburn, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Reid Edmondson also scored for Mississippi Surge. In addition, Mississippi Surge received assists from Tom Janosz and Jordan Peddle, who each chipped in one.

Knoxville stifled Mississippi Surge's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. With 37 shots on target during the contest, the Ice Bears exceeded the 27.4 shots they average per game this year.

Knoxville was helped by Jon Higgins, who grabbed one goal. Higgins scored 13:48 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Mississippi Surge. Cody Dion assisted on the tally. Knoxville also got a goal from Peter Neal as well. More assists for Knoxville came via Nate Peterson and Eric Satim, who contributed one a piece.

Mathieu Dugas rejected 35 shots on goal for Mississippi Surge. Mississippi Surge incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. The Ice Bears incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.