M2 Massachusetts University of tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M2 Montclair State University held on for a 3-1 victory.

M2 Montclair State University made the score 3-0 on a goal by Chris Preziosi at 10:19 in the third period, and M2 Massachusetts University of got as close as 3-1 when Brian Collins scored 18:49 into the third period.

M2 Montclair State University was led by goalie Bradley Odgers, who finished with 31 saves while allowing one goal. Odgers certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.72 entering the contest.

M2 Montclair State University managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for 12 minutes in penalty time. M2 Montclair State University ended up below its season average of 16.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 Montclair State University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Montclair State University puts an average of 5.8 pucks into the net per game.

M2 Montclair State University was helped by Brandon Person, who tallied one goal. Person scored 19:14 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M2 Montclair State University. Joseph Redmon assisted on the tally. In addition, M2 Montclair State University received assists from Travis Ritter, who had two and Dylan Devereux and Sal Demarzo, who each chipped in one.

M2 Massachusetts University of stifled M2 Montclair State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Massachusetts University of's offense operated below its season average. M2 Massachusetts University of averages 4.8 goals per game. M2 Massachusetts University of's offense rang up 32 shots on M2 Montclair State University's net.

More assists for M2 Massachusetts University of came via Jonathan Fuchs and Ryan Daigle, who contributed one each.

M2 Montclair State University registered zero goals on three power play opportunities. M2 Massachusetts University of's Connor Walker stopped 27 shots out of the 30 that he faced. M2 Massachusetts University of incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.