The M2 Duke University Blue Devils tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the M2 Elon University Phoenix would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

M2 Elon University made the score 2-0 on a goal by Maxx Forti at 14:21 in the second period, and M2 Duke University got as close as 2-1 when Ellis Baehr scored 1:04 into the third period.

The Phoenix were sparked by Sam Sarath, who racked up one goal. Sarath scored 18:39 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 Elon University. Matt Williamson assisted on the tally.

M2 Elon University put 52 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.2 it averages per game.

M2 Elon University additionally got points from Williamson, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, M2 Elon University received assists from Nick Garfield and Greg Melanson, who contributed one each.

The Blue Devils were led by Teron Nezwek, who registered one goal and one assist. Nezwek scored 6:44 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Kenny Berkowitz picked up the assist. More assists for M2 Duke University came via Travis Buck, who had two.

The Phoenix's Brad Feldman stopped 17 shots out of the 19 that he faced. M2 Elon University ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play. Andre Van Rynbach made 49 saves for M2 Duke University on 52 shots. The Blue Devils finished the contest with no penalties and went 1-for-0 with the man advantage.