The game between the M1 Kent State University Golden Flashes and M1 Indiana Institute of Technology was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M1 Kent State University emerged with a 3-2 win.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Chance Taylor at 4:31 of the third period.

The Golden Flashes were led by Taylor, who racked up one goal.

M1 Kent State University additionally got points from Miles Radosevic, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Trevor Palocsik also scored for M1 Kent State University. In addition, M1 Kent State University received assists from Ethan Martin, Jonathon Buttitta, Jared Fielden, and Zac Sommer, who contributed one each.

M1 Indiana Institute of Technology managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology finished below its season average of 15.0 penalty minutes per game. With 20 shots on target during the contest, M1 Indiana Institute of Technology exceeded the 5.1 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Indiana Institute of Technology was helped by Vaughn Clouston, who grabbed one goal. Clouston scored on the power play 17:35 into the first period to make the score 2-2. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology had gained a power play chance when Robert Rhue was whistled for hooking. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology also got a goal from Cameron Dimmitt as well. More assists for M1 Indiana Institute of Technology came via Michael Schmitt and Jacob Henrikson, who each chipped in one.

Phillip Haywood made 18 saves for M1 Kent State University on 20 shots. The Golden Flashes incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Zach Larson recorded 22 saves for M1 Indiana Institute of Technology. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology registered one goal on three power play opportunities.