M3-Fairfield University gutted out a close 5-3 win against M3-Rowan University.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Dan Giberna's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

Billy Kamenides was all over the ice for M3-Fairfield University, as he tallied two goals and two assists in the win. Kamenides scored the first of his two goals at 15:38 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Fairfield University. Glenn LaFountain assisted on the tally. Kamenides' next tally made the score 2-2 with 17:34 left in the second period. Christian Habberstad picked up the assist.

By firing 27 shots on goal, M3-Fairfield University exceeded the 0.7 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Fairfield University also got points from Habberstad, who also tallied one goal and one assist. M3-Fairfield University also got a goal from Michael Marsters as well. In addition, M3-Fairfield University received assists from Brendan OMalley and Patrick Lawler, who contributed one each.

M3-Rowan University's offense operated below its season average. M3-Rowan University averages 5.1 goals per game. The defensemen of M3-Rowan University were also effective in M3-Fairfield University's zone, and came away with two goals.

M3-Rowan University was led by Marty Bell, who racked up one goal and two assists. Bell scored on the power play 17:13 into the first period to make the score 1-1. M3-Rowan University had gained a power play chance when Brendan Joyce was whistled for cross checking. Brandon Mead assisted on the tally. M3-Rowan University additionally got points from Mead, who also had one goal and one assist. Kyle Welsh also scored for M3-Rowan University.

Ralph Dispigna rejected 25 shots on goal for M3-Fairfield University. M3-Fairfield University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Alex Crespo made 22 saves for M3-Rowan University on 27 shots. M3-Rowan University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.