The M1 Mercyhurst University Lakers, who led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by the M1 Kent State University Golden Flashes and clinched a 5-3 victory.

M1 Mercyhurst University led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Lakers' Joseph Tadiello scored at 11:27 in the second period to put M1 Mercyhurst University up 4-1.

The Lakers got the win with help from a great game by Tadiello, who had two goals and one assist.

M1 Mercyhurst University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 12 penalty minutes.

The Lakers' offense was clicking better than usual and put 42 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.3 shot per game they average.

M1 Mercyhurst University additionally got points from Patrick Dolan, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Mercyhurst University included Joseph Zinner and Emilio Mayagoitia Puente, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Mercyhurst University were Michal Smid, who had two and Darnell Clarke, Kevin Valasek, Sean DeVarennes, and Peter Hlusko, who contributed one each.

M1 Kent State University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 16 penalty minutes. By firing 34 shots on goal, the Golden Flashes exceeded the 0.2 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Kent State University was helped by Troy Bubanic, who finished with one goal. Bubanic scored 15:05 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M1 Mercyhurst University. Trevor Palocsik picked up the assist. M1 Kent State University also got points from Ethan Martin, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Chance Taylor also scored for M1 Kent State University. In addition, M1 Kent State University received assists from Andrew Radosevic, who had one and Jonathon Buttitta, who had two.

Adam Goss made 31 saves for M1 Mercyhurst University on 34 shots. The Lakers registered two goals on six power play opportunities. The Golden Flashes' starting goalie, Cesare Dall Ara, made 20 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Sky Buller, who stopped 17 shots. M1 Kent State University registered one goal on six power play opportunities.