The M1 West Virginia University Mountaineers had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-1 win over the M1 Penn State University Berks Nittany Lions.

M1 West Virginia University's Eric Schaetzle was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 26 saves and let only one puck past him. Schaetzle managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 3.3 prior to the game.

The Mountaineers were paced by Gerard Clayton, who racked up one goal. Clayton scored 9:47 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 West Virginia University. Marty Hubert provided the assist.

M1 West Virginia University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The Mountaineers surpassed their usual scoring output this season. M1 West Virginia University averages 3.4 goals per game. With 37 shots on target during the contest, the Mountaineers exceeded the 0.4 shots they average per game this year. M1 West Virginia University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 16 penalty minutes.

M1 West Virginia University additionally got points from Tyler Conaway, who also had one goal and one assist. M1 West Virginia University also had goals scored by Trey Bracy, who had two and Thomas Brooks and Nicholas Burt, who each put in one. More assists for M1 West Virginia University came via Harrison Colby, Spencer Schutte, Joseph Baker, Kyle Dolly, and Frankie Gerbasi, who contributed one each and Zachary LaDuke and Brandon Richards, who each chipped in two.

M1 Penn State University Berks' offense operated below its season average. The Nittany Lions average 4.7 goals per game. M1 Penn State University Berks put 27 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.3 it averages per game. The Nittany Lions' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M1 Penn State University Berks finished with 18 penalty minutes.

The Nittany Lions were led by Jesse Abarca, who scored the team's only goal. Abarca scored 10:18 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 West Virginia University. Michael Sabatini assisted on the tally.

The Mountaineers registered two goals on seven power play opportunities. Justin Golia made 31 saves for M1 Penn State University Berks on 37 shots.