M2 Cincinnati University of tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M3-Xavier University held on for a 6-5 victory.

M3-Xavier University took a 6-3 lead during the third period, only to have M2 Cincinnati University of storm back on a Chris Correia goal 14:23 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Brian Gardner was all over the ice for M3-Xavier University, as he tallied one goal and three assists in the win. Gardner scored 9:44 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M3-Xavier University.

M3-Xavier University's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled six minors and one major for 17 minutes in penalty time. M3-Xavier University had been averaging 13.0 minutes in penalties per game. M3-Xavier University forced M2 Cincinnati University of's netminders to work between the pipes, totaling 36 shots and forcing 30 saves. Ramon Fischer made 19 stops and Colin Cormier made 11.

M3-Xavier University also got points from Dar Faroughi, who also grabbed two goals and one assist and Jacob Green, who also registered one goal and one assist. M3-Xavier University also got a goal from Zachary MacMillian as well. More assists for M3-Xavier University came via Quinn Beiter, who had two.

M2 Cincinnati University of found itself short handed often, totaling 17 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays. M2 Cincinnati University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 47 shots on goal during the game, better than the 27.3 shots per game it averages.

M2 Cincinnati University of was led by William Naber, who racked up one goal and two assists. Naber scored on the power play 18:20 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-Xavier University. M2 Cincinnati University of had taken the advantage when M3-Xavier University's Gardner got sent off for cross checking. Collin Rack picked up the assist. M2 Cincinnati University of additionally got points from Damien Lona, who also had one goal and one assist and Correia, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M2 Cincinnati University of included Andrew Mahon and Trevor Knoll, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Cincinnati University of received assists from Caleb Johnson, Taylor Penman, and Matt Tish, who contributed one each.

M3-Xavier University's Peter Chopra stopped 42 shots out of the 47 that he faced. M2 Cincinnati University of registered two goals on eight power play opportunities.