M2 Saint Josephs University tried to dig itself out of a four-goal hole, but M2 Monmouth University held on for a 9-7 victory.

M2 Monmouth University made the score 9-5 on a goal by Allen Zak at 6:36 in the third period, and M2 Saint Josephs University got as close as 9-7 when Dean Keeney scored 17:21 into the third period.

M2 Monmouth University's goal total was higher than its season average. M2 Monmouth University averages 3.0 goals per game. M2 Monmouth University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 52 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.4 shots per game it averages.

M2 Monmouth University was helped by Kyle Blazier, who racked up three goals and one assist. M2 Monmouth University also got points from Zak, who also had two goals and two assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M2 Monmouth University included Devon Ribsam, who had two and Anthony Tritto and Jordan Shelepak, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Monmouth University received assists from Talon Ribsam, who had one and Nicholas Tarquini, Marshall Conklin, and Anthony DeFede, who contributed two each.

M2 Saint Josephs University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M2 Saint Josephs University has scored at the pace of 2.6 goals per game during the current campaign. By firing 45 shots on goal, M2 Saint Josephs University exceeded the 0.4 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 Saint Josephs University additionally got points from Devan Abercrombie, who also registered two goals and one assist and Louis Ferrara, who also tallied one goal and two assists. Ed Markowski also scored for M2 Saint Josephs University. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Saint Josephs University were Ryley Harper, Ryan Schuck, Brendan Curtis, and Joe Magarity, who each chipped in one.

Stephen Bonora took the win and made 16 saves before being replaced by Andrew Terracciano who made 22 saves. M2 Monmouth University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Christopher DAlessio made 43 saves for M2 Saint Josephs University on 52 shots. M2 Saint Josephs University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.