M2 Dayton University of almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but M2 Indiana University managed to pull out a 5-3 win in the end.

M2 Indiana University led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M2 Indiana University's Axel Lifvendahl scored short handed at 16:41 in the second period to put M2 Indiana University up 4-1.

M2 Indiana University was sparked by Tommy Washburn, who had one goal. Washburn scored 3:26 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Indiana University. Travis Maxwell picked up the assist.

In a losing effort, M2 Dayton University of was paced by Jack Newtown, who tallied one goal and two assists. Newtown scored 7:56 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M2 Indiana University.

M2 Indiana University stifled M2 Dayton University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Indiana University put 27 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.5 it averages per game.

M2 Indiana University additionally got points from Lifvendahl, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M2 Indiana University included Jason Manley, Daniel Emanuel, and Jack Mcgeehan, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Indiana University were Vincent Vacketta and Andrew Schwartz, who contributed one each and Luke Mussay and John Gerhan, who each chipped in two.

M2 Dayton University of's offense operated below its season average. M2 Dayton University of averages 5.1 goals per game. The 27 shots that M2 Dayton University of put on net surpassed M2 Dayton University of's average of 0.9 shots per game this season.

M2 Dayton University of also got points from David Nowak, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M2 Dayton University of also got a goal from Travis Lang as well. In addition, M2 Dayton University of received assists from John Beaudoin, who had one.

Robert Mazzaro recorded 24 saves for M2 Indiana University. M2 Indiana University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Oliver Flesher took the loss and made 11 saves before being replaced by Riley Wikman who made 11 saves. M2 Dayton University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.