M3-Xavier University survived a determined comeback attempt by M3-Indiana University on the way to a 5-3 win.

M3-Xavier University made the score 5-0 on a goal by Brian Gardner at 13:44 in the second period, and M3-Indiana University got as close as 5-3 when Nathan Mika scored 12:29 into the third period.

Connor Crory had one goal and two assists to lead M3-Xavier University. Crory scored on the power play 12:45 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M3-Xavier University. Jack Brault assisted on the tally.

M3-Xavier University kept M3-Indiana University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Justin Madigan made 32 saves on 37 shots.

M3-Xavier University additionally got points from Brault, who also had one goal and one assist and Gardner, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M3-Xavier University included Zachary MacMillian and Harlan Lovullo, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Xavier University received assists from Nathan Tragesser, Jack Doyle, and Dar Faroughi, who each chipped in one.

By firing 42 shots on goal, M3-Indiana University exceeded the 1.1 shot it averages per game this year.

M3-Indiana University also had goals scored by Nicholas Kleva and Ryan Santorsola, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Indiana University were John Campanelli and Tyler Christensen, who contributed one each.

Stevie Erwin recorded 39 saves for M3-Xavier University. M3-Xavier University ended with no penalties and went 1-for-0 on the power play. M3-Indiana University avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored two goals off of zero power plays.