M3-Xavier University tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) held on for a 4-3 victory.

M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) made the score 4-2 on a goal by Connor Barney at 4:56 in the third period, and M3-Xavier University got as close as 4-3 when Jack Brault scored 13:48 into the third period.

Barney had two goals and one assist to lead M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS). Barney scored the first of his two goals at 19:32 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS). Nicholas Denice picked up the assist. Barney's next tally made the score 4-2 M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) with 15:04 left in the third period. Ryan Theisen provided the assist.

M3-Xavier University was unable to stop M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) eventually piled up 48 shots on goal. M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) additionally got points from Denice, who also registered two goals and one assist. More assists for M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) came via Drew Yeley and Tyler Grunden, who each chipped in one.

M3-Xavier University kept M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Russell Smascz made 30 saves on 33 shots.

M3-Xavier University was led by Connor Crory, who grabbed two goals. Crory scored the first of his two goals at 2:42 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Quinn Beiter picked up the assist. Crory's next tally made the score 3-2 M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) with 16:10 left in the third period. Jack Doyle provided the assist. In addition, M3-Xavier University received assists from Brian Gardner, who had one.

M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Peter Chopra rejected 44 shots on goal for M3-Xavier University. M3-Xavier University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.