Jonathon Buttitta scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and the M1 Kent State University Golden Flashes held off the challenges of the M1 Davenport University Panthers in a tough 3-2 win.

The Golden Flashes got the win on the strength of a great game by Buttitta, who had one goal and two assists.

Others who scored for M1 Kent State University included Ethan Martin and Chance Taylor, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Kent State University came via Caleb Gannelli, who had one.

The 37 shots that M1 Davenport University put on net surpassed the Panthers' average of 6.2 shots per game this season.

M1 Davenport University was helped by Mason Bohlinger, who finished with one goal. Bohlinger scored 7:53 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M1 Kent State University. M1 Davenport University also got a goal from Jordan Simmonds as well. In addition, M1 Davenport University received assists from Cody Walsh and Kody Polin, who contributed one each.

Sky Buller rejected 35 shots on goal for M1 Kent State University. The Golden Flashes incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. The Panthers' Clayton Brown stopped 16 shots out of the 19 that he faced. M1 Davenport University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.