M3-Arkansas University of tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but M1 Midland University would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-3.

M1 Midland University made the score 5-2 on a goal by Sam Turner at 10:13 in the third period, and M3-Arkansas University of got as close as 5-3 when Chris Green scored 19:44 into the third period.

Rob Donovan was all over the ice for M1 Midland University, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Donovan scored the first of his two goals at 5:31 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Taylor Mcconnell picked up the assist. Donovan's next tally made the score 2-1 M1 Midland University with 12:17 left in the first period. M1 Midland University had taken the advantage when M3-Arkansas University of's Matt Robinson got sent off for kneeing. Alex Cooper assisted on the tally.

With 24 shots on target during the contest, M1 Midland University exceeded the 17.4 shots it averages per game this year. M1 Midland University's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, M1 Midland University averages 2.9 goals per contest. M1 Midland University cashed in on power play opportunities, scoring four goals on seven chances. M1 Midland University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. M1 Midland University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M1 Midland University finished with 20 penalty minutes.

M1 Midland University also got points from Turner, who also racked up one goal and two assists. Bradley Hepler also scored for M1 Midland University. In addition, M1 Midland University received assists from Corbin Smeal, who had one and Evan Anderson, who had two.

M3-Arkansas University of could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Arkansas University of averages 5.9 goals per game. M3-Arkansas University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 33 shots on goal during the game, better than the 25.7 shots per game it averages. M3-Arkansas University of could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Arkansas University of was helped by Michael Tallo, who had one goal. Tallo scored 7:50 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M1 Midland University. Erik Robinson picked up the assist. M3-Arkansas University of also got a goal from Forest Mudgett as well. More assists for M3-Arkansas University of came via Ryan Machos, James Haddock, and Connor Crumblish, who each chipped in one.

M1 Midland University's Matt Goedeke stopped 30 shots out of the 33 that he faced. Spencer Mulgrew rejected 19 shots on goal for M3-Arkansas University of. M3-Arkansas University of registered one goal on nine power play opportunities.