Behind a great game by Maxwell Freeman, who had two goals, the M1 Delaware / University of Blue Hens defeated the M1 Rhode Island / University of Rams, 4-1.

Freeman scored at 6:31 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Delaware / University of and again while on the power play 1:40 into the third to make the score 3-1 M1 Delaware / University of.

M1 Rhode Island / University of was stymied by M1 Delaware / University of's netminder Dylan Troiano, who stopped 42 shots during the victory. The solid play of Troiano will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.33.

The Blue Hens pulled out the victory even though they were hit with 16 penalty minutes.

M1 Delaware / University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven M1 Rhode Island / University of power plays. The 19 shots that the Blue Hens put on net surpassed M1 Delaware / University of's average of 2.9 shots per game this season. The defensemen of the Blue Hens were also effective in the Rams' zone, and came away with three goals.

Others who scored for M1 Delaware / University of included Steven Braun and Cole Zucker, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Delaware / University of received assists from Leo Skehan, John Redgate, and Joe Bastone, who contributed one each.

M1 Rhode Island / University of's offense operated below its season average. The Rams average 4.2 goals per game. M1 Rhode Island / University of's offense rang up 43 shots on M1 Delaware / University of's net. The Rams' defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. M1 Rhode Island / University of averages 1.8 goal allowed per game.

The Rams were led by Mark Luciano, who scored the team's only goal. Luciano scored 1:35 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Matthew Armenti picked up the assist.

The Blue Hens registered two goals on five power play opportunities. M1 Rhode Island / University of's Andrew Sherman stopped 15 shots out of the 19 that he faced. The Rams ended with 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major.