The M1 Kent State University Golden Flashes were firing on all cylinders against the M1 Mercyhurst University Lakers, and when the final buzzer sounded Golden Flashes emerged with a 5-1 win.

M1 Kent State University was led by goalie Sky Buller, who finished with 27 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Buller will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.94.

The Golden Flashes pulled out the victory even though they were hit with 34 penalty minutes.

M1 Kent State University stifled M1 Mercyhurst University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. With 18 shots on target during the contest, the Golden Flashes exceeded the 0.3 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Kent State University was helped by Collin Cannister, who racked up one goal. Cannister scored 17:56 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Kent State University. Trevor Palocsik provided the assist. M1 Kent State University additionally got points from Trevor Handlovitch, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M1 Kent State University included Jonathon Buttitta, Troy Bubanic, and Curtis Swan, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Kent State University were Chad Parise, who had one.

The Lakers forced their penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. M1 Mercyhurst University surpassed its season average of 17.0 penalty minutes per game. The Lakers did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M1 Mercyhurst University averages 3.9 goals per game. The Lakers put 28 shots on net during the contest, more than the 2.0 they average per game.

M1 Mercyhurst University was led by Joseph Tadiello, who scored the team's only goal. Tadiello scored 2:50 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 Kent State University. Darnell Clarke picked up the assist.

The Golden Flashes registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. Bryan Danczak rejected 13 shots on goal for the Lakers. M1 Mercyhurst University registered zero goals on seven power play opportunities. For the Lakers, Michal Smid was ejected from the game.