Devin Mantha scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Mississippi RiverKings held off the challenges of the Louisiana IceGators in a tough 2-1 win.

Mississippi RiverKings took over the lead for good with a goal by Mantha at 9:22 in the first period. Mississippi RiverKings had taken the advantage when Louisiana's Tom Silber got sent off for tripping. Mike Hayward provided the assist.

Mississippi RiverKings was paced by Dan Delisle, who tallied one goal. Delisle scored 1:54 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Mississippi RiverKings. Mantha picked up the assist.

Mississippi RiverKings also got points from Mantha, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, Mississippi RiverKings received assists from Bryon Paulazzo, who had two.

The IceGators were led by Tanner Burton, who scored the team's only goal. Burton scored 6:38 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Mississippi RiverKings. Tyler Klein provided the assist.

Adam Courchaine made 19 saves for Mississippi RiverKings on 20 shots. Mississippi RiverKings incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Louisiana's Marco De Filippo stopped 22 shots out of the 24 that he faced. The IceGators incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.