The M1 Towson University Tigers beat the M1 Naval Academy / United States Midshipmen, 2-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

The Tigers were led by goalie Tyler Stewardson, who finished with 39 saves while allowing one goal. Stewardson certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 4.19 entering the contest.

M1 Towson University was led by Ian Dykstra, who registered one goal. Dykstra scored 4:49 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 Towson University. Riley Heisler picked up the assist.

The Tigers' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M1 Naval Academy / United States power plays. M1 Towson University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. The Tigers average 4.2 goals per game. M1 Towson University put 26 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.6 it averages per game.

M1 Naval Academy / United States excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The Midshipmen were held below their usual level of production. M1 Naval Academy / United States puts an average of 3.2 pucks into the net per game. The Midshipmen's offense rang up 40 shots on the Tigers' net.

M1 Naval Academy / United States was led by Daniel OHear, who scored the team's only goal. OHear scored 12:15 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Towson University. Cole Maetzold assisted on the tally.

M1 Towson University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. The Midshipmen's Matt Truninger stopped 24 shots out of the 26 that he faced. M1 Naval Academy / United States incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.