The game between M2 William Paterson University and M2 Montclair State University was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M2 William Paterson University emerged with a 4-2 win.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Edmund Coxe secured the win for M2 William Paterson University with a goal in the second period.

M2 William Paterson University was paced by Coxe, who tallied one goal. Coxe scored 11:50 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M2 William Paterson University. Allen West assisted on the tally.

M2 William Paterson University forced M2 Montclair State University goalie Bradley Odgers to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

M2 William Paterson University also got points from James Bobb, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M2 William Paterson University included Adam Apidopoulos and Mark Apidopoulos, who each put in one. In addition, M2 William Paterson University received assists from Tyler Steimel, Patrick Walsh, and Kyle Garlasco, who each chipped in one.

M2 Montclair State University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 William Paterson University to score on any of its three power plays. M2 Montclair State University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Montclair State University averages 5.4 goals per game. M2 Montclair State University kept M2 William Paterson University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Jordan Hulahan made 39 saves on 41 shots.

M2 Montclair State University was led by Nick Lieback, who registered one goal and one assist. Lieback scored 6:36 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Montclair State University. Nicholas Farina provided the assist. Travis Ritter also scored for M2 Montclair State University. More assists for M2 Montclair State University came via Andrew Latta and Brian Manning, who contributed one each.

M2 William Paterson University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Odgers rejected 27 shots on goal for M2 Montclair State University. M2 Montclair State University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.