M3-South Carolina University of tried its best to erase a four-goal deficit, but M3-Liberty University would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-2.

A goal by Weesner Caleb put M3-Liberty University up 4-0 in the third period, but M3-South Carolina University of pulled to within two on Michael Kochenash's tally 14:21 into the third period.

M3-Liberty University got the win behind a great game by Brandon Cockburn, who had two goals and one assist. Cockburn scored the first of his two goals short handed at 5:33 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Liberty University. M3-Liberty University found itself down a man on James Brady's tripping. Markus Deas picked up the assist. Cockburn's next tally short handed made the score 3-0 M3-Liberty University with 13:28 left in the third period. M3-Liberty University earned a power play opportunity when Alec Gerred was put in the box for slashing. Chad Docksteader assisted on the tally.

M3-Liberty University had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just one goal on nine chances. By firing 31 shots on goal, M3-Liberty University exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year. M3-Liberty University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 32 minutes in penalties during the game.

In addition, M3-Liberty University received assists from Kyle Burman and Sean Bakker, who each chipped in one.

M3-South Carolina University of was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 20 penalty minutes. M3-South Carolina University of was held back by its power play unit, which tallied one goal on nine chances. With 50 shots on target during the contest, M3-South Carolina University of exceeded the 0.4 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-South Carolina University of additionally got points from Michael Foster, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M3-South Carolina University of were Brett Topolski, who had one.

Patrick Cormack rejected 48 shots on goal for M3-Liberty University. Danny Collins recorded 27 saves for M3-South Carolina University of.