M2 Dayton University of had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to an 8-2 win over M2 Cincinnati University of.

M2 Dayton University of's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Dayton University of gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

M2 Dayton University of was paced by Kirk Gilleland, who finished with one goal. Gilleland scored short handed 17:32 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M2 Dayton University of. M2 Dayton University of found itself down a man on Eric Brown's interference.

M2 Dayton University of could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game. M2 Dayton University of put 43 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.6 it averages per game.

M2 Dayton University of also got points from Jack Newtown, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Matthew Mcgervey, who also had one goal and one assist, Tyler Preston, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Brown, who also tallied one goal and one assist. M2 Dayton University of also had goals scored by John Huscroft, John Tobbe, and David Nowak, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Dayton University of were Ryan Curtin, who had two and John Beaudoin, Randy Johnson, and Hunt Lucas, who each chipped in one.

M2 Cincinnati University of's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 Cincinnati University of finished with 28 penalty minutes.

M2 Cincinnati University of was helped by Max Hageman, who racked up one goal. Hageman scored on the power play 6:33 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M2 Dayton University of. M2 Cincinnati University of had taken the advantage when M2 Dayton University of's Gilleland got sent off for slashing. Jeremy Morton also scored for M2 Cincinnati University of. In addition, M2 Cincinnati University of received assists from Matt Tish, who had one.

M2 Dayton University of's Oliver Flesher stopped 21 shots out of the 23 that he faced. M2 Dayton University of registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Colin Cormier took the loss and made 26 saves before being replaced by Sam Privett who made nine saves.