In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Mississippi Surge escaped with a 3-2 victory over Mississippi RiverKings.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Luke Greiner's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

Mississippi Surge was led by Mark Thorburn, who grabbed one goal. Thorburn scored 14:17 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Mississippi Surge. Bill Baker provided the assist.

Referees had their hands full with a major incident at 13:54 into the third period. Four fighting penalties were dished out along with two game misconducts.

By firing 32 shots on goal, Mississippi Surge exceeded the 27.8 shots it averages per game this year.

Mississippi Surge additionally got points from Baker, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Mississippi Surge came via Matt Gordon, Kyle Fletcher, Jarkko Leppanen, and Chapen LeBlond, who each chipped in one.

Mississippi RiverKings' offense rang up 34 shots on Mississippi Surge's net.

Mississippi RiverKings was helped by Tom Craig, who tallied one goal. Craig scored 5:29 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Andrew Randazzo assisted on the tally. Mississippi RiverKings also got points from Randazzo, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Mississippi RiverKings were Devin Mantha and Matt Harrington, who contributed one a piece.

Dan Clarke made 32 saves for Mississippi Surge on 34 shots. Mississippi Surge totaled 26 minutes in penalty time with three minors and two majors and went 1-for-3 on the power play. For Mississippi Surge, LeBlond was ejected from the game. Dan McWhinney rejected 29 shots on goal for Mississippi RiverKings. Mississippi RiverKings totaled 26 minutes in penalty time with three minors and two majors and went 1-for-3 on the power play. Mississippi RiverKings ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Tyler Sheldrake was ejected from the game.