Behind a great game by Nicholas Denice, who had two goals and three assists, M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) defeated M3-Xavier University, 6-2.

Denice scored at 15:22 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) and again while 13:49 into the third to make the score 6-2 M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS).

M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 20 penalty minutes.

M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) forced M3-Xavier University goalie Stevie Erwin to work between the pipes, taking 51 shots. M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) bested its season scoring average. M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) averages 3.1 goals per game.

M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) also got a goal from Connor Barney as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) were Ryan Theisen, who had four and Michael Schmitt and Chad Swartz, who contributed one each.

M3-Xavier University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) to score on any of its seven power plays. M3-Xavier University's offense operated below its season average. M3-Xavier University averages 4.5 goals per game. M3-Xavier University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Xavier University was led by Jack Brault, who finished with one goal. Brault scored 5:32 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Xavier University. Connor Crory picked up the assist. Ryan Collins also scored for M3-Xavier University. In addition, M3-Xavier University received assists from Quinn Beiter, who had one.

Tyler Sather recorded 25 saves for M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS). M3-Xavier University's Erwin stopped 45 shots out of the 51 that he faced. M3-Xavier University registered one goal on eight power play opportunities.