The M1 West Virginia University Mountaineers tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the M1 John Carroll University Blue Streaks would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-2.

M1 John Carroll University made the score 4-1 on a goal by Tyler Gaglia at 18:36 in the third period, and M1 West Virginia University got as close as 4-2 when Joseph Baker scored 19:23 into the third period.

The Blue Streaks put 31 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.4 they average per game.

M1 John Carroll University was led by Logan Lopicka, who registered three goals. More assists for M1 John Carroll University came via Greg Makozy, who had one and Richard Rhodes and Kevin Vinyard, who each chipped in two.

The Mountaineers kept the Blue Streaks' goalie busy throughout the game, and Matthew Russell made 31 saves on 33 shots.

M1 West Virginia University was helped by Kyle Dolly, who racked up one goal. Dolly scored on the power play 9:21 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M1 John Carroll University. A tripping penalty on Matthew Thomas had put the Mountaineers on the power play. Zachary LaDuke provided the assist. In addition, M1 West Virginia University received assists from Eric Schaetzle, Brandon Richards, and Tyler Conaway, who contributed one each.

M1 John Carroll University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Eric Schaetzle made 27 saves for M1 West Virginia University on 30 shots. The Mountaineers incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.