The M1 Cortland State University of NY Red Dragons tried to dig themselves out of a three-goal hole, but the M1 Drexel University Dragons held on for a 5-3 victory.

M1 Drexel University took a 5-2 lead during the third period, only to have M1 Cortland State University of NY storm back on a Daniel Nelson goal 12:46 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

William Bascou was all over the ice for the Dragons, as he had two goals in the win.

By firing 33 shots on goal, M1 Drexel University exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year.

Others who scored for M1 Drexel University included Stephen Villa, Ryan Williams, and Zach Paro, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Drexel University came via Marco Gagliardi, who had one, Nick Lombardi, who had three, and John Quigley, Christopher Carroll, and Matthew Williams, who contributed two each.

With 20 shots on target during the contest, the Red Dragons exceeded the 0.3 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Cortland State University of NY was helped by Nathan Woznak, who racked up one goal. Woznak scored 16:25 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M1 Cortland State University of NY. Kyle Lancto picked up the assist. M1 Cortland State University of NY additionally got points from Joshua Graser, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, M1 Cortland State University of NY received assists from Matthew Dempsey, who had one and Christian Ballantyne, who had two.

Lukas Harb made 17 saves for the Dragons on 20 shots. M1 Drexel University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Elliott Messmer rejected 28 shots on goal for the Red Dragons. M1 Cortland State University of NY totaled 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-7 on the power play.