The M1 Syracuse University Orange survived a determined comeback attempt by the M1 Buffalo / University at Bulls on the way to a 3-2 win.

M1 Syracuse University took a 3-1 lead during the third period, only to have M1 Buffalo / University at storm back on a Sean Dungan goal 19:36 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

The Orange were led by Mitchell Lesueur, who tallied one goal and one assist. Lesueur scored 9:40 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M1 Syracuse University. Alex Rajaniemi picked up the assist.

M1 Syracuse University forced the Bulls goalie Dylan Arnold to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots. The Orange could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

Others who scored for M1 Syracuse University included Robert VanRaamsdonk and Ben Silver, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Syracuse University were Robert Amos and Tim Elie, who each chipped in one.

M1 Buffalo / University at was held below its usual level of production. The Bulls average 4.1 goals per game. M1 Buffalo / University at's offense was clicking better than usual and put 35 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.1 shots per game it averages. The Bulls could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 36 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Buffalo / University at was helped by Robert Lang, who had one goal. Lang scored on the power play 19:48 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Syracuse University. The Bulls earned a power play opportunity when Joseph Hockler was put in the box for cross checking. Gavin Evancho provided the assist. More assists for M1 Buffalo / University at came via John Rein, Matthew Notaro, and Bobby Piotrowicz, who contributed one each.

Austin Lefkowicz recorded 33 saves for M1 Syracuse University. The Orange registered one goal on four power play opportunities. M1 Buffalo / University at's Arnold stopped 33 shots out of the 36 that he faced. The Bulls registered one goal on three power play opportunities. For M1 Buffalo / University at, Dimitrios Koutsomitis was ejected from the game.