The M1 Saint Bonaventure University Bonnies tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the M1 Cortland State University of NY Red Dragons would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-3.

M1 Cortland State University of NY took a 5-2 lead during the third period, only to have M1 Saint Bonaventure University storm back on a Tyler Gokey goal 8:33 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

Christian Ballantyne was all over the ice for the Red Dragons, as he racked up two goals in the win. Ballantyne's tallies came on the power play at 14 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Cortland State University of NY and short handed 1:44 into the second to make the score 3-1 M1 Cortland State University of NY.

M1 Cortland State University of NY stifled the Bonnies' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The defensemen of the Red Dragons were also effective in M1 Saint Bonaventure University's zone, and came away with two goals. By firing 34 shots on goal, M1 Cortland State University of NY exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Cortland State University of NY additionally got points from David Rubenstein, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M1 Cortland State University of NY included Kevin Sankel and Nathan Woznak, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Cortland State University of NY came via Kyle Lancto, Michael Gioia, Thomas Tirelli, and Joshua Graser, who contributed one each.

With 19 shots on target during the contest, the Bonnies exceeded the 0.3 shots they average per game this year. M1 Saint Bonaventure University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 26 penalty minutes.

The Bonnies were helped by Andrew Chadwick, who finished with one goal. Chadwick scored 4:27 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Saint Bonaventure University. M1 Saint Bonaventure University also got points from Michael Mendola, who also registered one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Saint Bonaventure University were Colin Coppola, who had two.

Patrick Miron made 16 saves for the Red Dragons on 19 shots. M1 Cortland State University of NY incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. M1 Saint Bonaventure University's Alex Feyche stopped 29 shots out of the 34 that he faced. The Bonnies registered zero goals on four power play opportunities.