A hat trick by Chance Taylor was the highlight in Golden Flashes' 5-2 win against M1 Indiana Institute of Technology.

Taylor notched his first tally 7:10 into the second period. He then added goals at 23 seconds into the third and at 19:46 into the third.

The M1 Kent State University Golden Flashes excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. M1 Kent State University forced M1 Indiana Institute of Technology goalie Zach Larson to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots.

M1 Kent State University additionally got points from Ethan Martin, who also finished with one goal and two assists and Jonathon Buttitta, who also tallied one goal and three assists. In addition, M1 Kent State University received assists from Caleb Gannelli, who had one.

M1 Indiana Institute of Technology's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M1 Kent State University power plays. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology's offense was clicking better than usual and put 27 shots on goal during the game, better than the 5.9 shots per game it averages.

M1 Indiana Institute of Technology was helped by Connor Roche, who registered one goal. Roche scored 12:20 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M1 Indiana Institute of Technology. Matthew Walton picked up the assist. Jarrett Pfeiffer also scored for M1 Indiana Institute of Technology.

The Golden Flashes took out Zachary Nowak after he had made three saves and installed Cesare Dall Ara in goal, where he finished with 22 saves and the win. M1 Kent State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Zach Larson made 32 saves for M1 Indiana Institute of Technology on 36 shots. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.