The M3-North Carolina - Wilmington Seahawks had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over M3-George Mason University.

M3-North Carolina - Wilmington was led by goalie Nick Lenker, who finished with 31 saves while allowing one goal. Lenker managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.85 prior to the game.

The Seahawks were paced by Jason Walsh, who grabbed one goal. Walsh scored 14:22 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M3-North Carolina - Wilmington. Ryan Eng provided the assist.

With 28 shots on target during the contest, M3-North Carolina - Wilmington exceeded the 0.2 shots it averages per game this year. The Seahawks could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. M3-North Carolina - Wilmington got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M3-North Carolina - Wilmington also got points from Kevin Mullaney, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M3-North Carolina - Wilmington included William Frantz, Dylan Baker, and Max Miller, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M3-North Carolina - Wilmington were Tyler Evangelous, Joseph Callahan, Bennett Clark, Giovanni LaManna, and Rob Sprankle, who each chipped in one.

M3-George Mason University stifled the Seahawks' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-George Mason University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-George Mason University averages 4.1 goals per game. M3-George Mason University forced M3-North Carolina - Wilmington goalie Lenker to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

M3-George Mason University was led by Tarek Zagade, who scored the team's only goal. Zagade scored on the power play 4:24 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-North Carolina - Wilmington. M3-George Mason University had gained a power play chance when Henry Frantz was whistled for hooking. Seve Cordova picked up the assist.

The Seahawks registered zero goals on four power play opportunities. Keith Fagerquist recorded 23 saves for M3-George Mason University. M3-George Mason University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.