M2 Michigan State University tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M2 Florida Gulf Coast University held on for a 5-4 victory.

A goal by Jordan Klotz put M2 Florida Gulf Coast University up 5-2 in the third period, but M2 Michigan State University pulled to within one on Michael Pobur's tally 11:47 into the third period.

M2 Florida Gulf Coast University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Florida Gulf Coast University puts an average of 7.5 pucks into the net per game. M2 Florida Gulf Coast University put 34 shots on net during the contest, more than the 6.2 it averages per game.

M2 Florida Gulf Coast University additionally got points from Dillon Duprey, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M2 Florida Gulf Coast University also got a goal from Bryan Valancy as well. More assists for M2 Florida Gulf Coast University came via Rob Marlinski and Nick Schilson, who contributed one each and Mike Chemello and Nick Houser, who each chipped in two.

M2 Michigan State University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals. By firing 42 shots on goal, M2 Michigan State University exceeded the 1.3 shot it averages per game this year.

M2 Michigan State University also had goals scored by Jon Suleskey, Jacob Peacock, and Ryan Britt, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Michigan State University received assists from Michael Yuhasz, Joseph Hewitt, and Alex Fasan, who contributed one each.

Mike Reed recorded 38 saves for M2 Florida Gulf Coast University. M2 Florida Gulf Coast University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. M2 Michigan State University's Brent Schwarz stopped 29 shots out of the 34 that he faced. M2 Michigan State University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.