Ben Paige gave the M1 Oswego State University Lakers the lead in the first period, and the M1 Slippery Rock University Pride was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 3-1.

The Lakers' Dylan Niewiemski was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 30 saves and let only one puck past him. Niewiemski managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.9 prior to the game.

M1 Oswego State University's penalty kill excelled, as the Lakers gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

M1 Oswego State University was often in penalty trouble, totaling 10 minors and one major for 25 minutes in penalty time. The Lakers surpassed its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. M1 Slippery Rock University was unable to stop M1 Oswego State University from sending pucks towards the net, and the Lakers eventually piled up 39 shots on goal.

M1 Oswego State University was led by Nicolas Epping, who tallied one goal and one assist. Epping scored on the power play 16:07 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 Oswego State University. The Lakers had gained a power play chance when Alex Shimoloens was whistled for hooking. Deivn Coon picked up the assist. Austin Frost also scored for M1 Oswego State University. In addition, M1 Oswego State University received assists from Brendon Wormley, who had one.

The Pride could not produce up to their normal offensive output. M1 Slippery Rock University averages 3.8 goals per game. The Pride forced M1 Oswego State University goalie Niewiemski to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots. M1 Slippery Rock University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as the Pride finished with 16 penalty minutes.

M1 Slippery Rock University was led by JT Grahl, who scored the team's only goal. Grahl scored on the power play 10:35 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Oswego State University. The Pride had taken the advantage when the Lakers' Epping got sent off for roughing. Charles Dusetzina assisted on the tally.

M1 Oswego State University registered one goal on four power play opportunities. M1 Slippery Rock University's Lee Anderson stopped 36 shots out of the 39 that he faced.