The M1 Rutgers University Scarlet Knights could not stop the M1 Delaware / University of Blue Hens' Ryan Pate, who tallied a hat trick in a 12-2 win.

M1 Delaware / University of led 5-1 after the opening frame the first period and maintained a healthy margin after.

The Blue Hens excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. M1 Delaware / University of bested its season scoring average. This season, the Blue Hens average 3.3 goals per contest. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with three goals. M1 Delaware / University of put 62 shots on net during the contest, more than the 6.2 it averages per game.

M1 Delaware / University of additionally got points from Maxwell Freeman, who also grabbed two goals and two assists, John Redgate, who also racked up one goal and three assists to lead the team in points, Andrew Corapi, who also registered one goal and one assist, Gabriel Colona, who also tallied one goal and two assists, and Cole Zucker, who also had two goals and one assist. M1 Delaware / University of also had goals scored by Corey Leskanic and Vincent Zingarelli, who scored one goal each. In addition, M1 Delaware / University of received assists from Brayden Penner, who had three, Matthew Santucci, Alex Guerere, Michael Conte, and John Brancaccio, who each chipped in one, and Marcello Deangelis, Joe Bastone, Matthew Gumina, and Nick Ustaski, who contributed two each.

M1 Rutgers University kept the Blue Hens' goalie busy throughout the game, and Noble Tucker made 34 saves on 36 shots.

The Scarlet Knights were helped by Tyler Rule, who racked up one goal. Rule scored 4:40 into the first period to make the score 1-1. James Felice provided the assist. Michael Trusca also scored for M1 Rutgers University. More assists for M1 Rutgers University came via Jake Pyhel and Kevin Fitch, who each chipped in one.

M1 Delaware / University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Connor Lam took the loss and made 25 saves before being replaced by Brian Lilien who made 25 saves. M1 Rutgers University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.