A rash of penalties cost M2 Akron University of the game, as the M1 John Carroll University Blue Streaks netted five goals with a man advantage in a 5-2 win.

M1 John Carroll University was led by Maxwell Zwierlein, who registered one goal. Zwierlein scored on the power play 7:29 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M1 John Carroll University. The Blue Streaks earned a power play opportunity when Cory Berney was put in the box for hooking. Spencer Keglovic picked up the assist.

M1 John Carroll University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Akron University of to score on any of its four power plays. The Blue Streaks' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. M1 John Carroll University put 56 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.0 it averages per game.

M1 John Carroll University additionally got points from Tyler Potts, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Logan Lopicka, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 John Carroll University included Parker Phillips and Greg Makozy, who each put in one. In addition, M1 John Carroll University received assists from Brad Harcourt, who had two and Richard Rhodes, Cullen McMahon, and Kevin Vinyard, who contributed one each.

M2 Akron University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 26 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.7 shot per game it averages.

M2 Akron University of was led by Blair Bigwood, who racked up one goal and one assist. Bigwood scored 6:13 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Jared Taylor provided the assist. More assists for M2 Akron University of came via Kyle Althen, who had one.

Sean Shriner recorded 24 saves for the Blue Streaks. M1 John Carroll University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M2 Akron University of's Korey Davis stopped 51 shots out of the 56 that he faced. M2 Akron University of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.