M3-East Carolina University and M3-North Carolina - Charlotte were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M3-East Carolina University made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-4.

M3-East Carolina University gained the winning advantage on a goal by Rob Casey 16:43 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Erik Evans was all over the ice for M3-East Carolina University, as he grabbed two goals in the win. Evans scored at 2:01 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-East Carolina University and again while on the power play 19:40 into the first to make the score 2-2.

M3-East Carolina University's penalty kill excelled, as M3-East Carolina University gave up one goal despite allowing eight power plays.

M3-East Carolina University cashed in on power play opportunities, scoring three goals on five chances. M3-East Carolina University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-East Carolina University additionally got points from Anthony Olivette, who also registered one goal and one assist and Brett Murch, who also tallied one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. More assists for M3-East Carolina University came via Kyle Puzar and Jason Peduto, who contributed one each.

M3-North Carolina - Charlotte was helped by Philip Arnold, who racked up one goal. Arnold scored short handed 13:12 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-North Carolina - Charlotte. A tripping call on Kyle Gellatly put M3-North Carolina - Charlotte on the penalty kill. Matthew lewin assisted on the tally. Others who scored for M3-North Carolina - Charlotte included Trey Anderson, Tyler Gyscek, and Eric Mura, who each put in one. In addition, M3-North Carolina - Charlotte received assists from Scott Mcvicker, who had two.

M3-North Carolina - Charlotte ended with 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major.