M2 Ohio University survived a determined comeback attempt by M2 Dayton University of on the way to a 3-2 win.

M2 Ohio University made the score 3-0 on a goal by Jordan Frasse at 10:26 in the second period, and M2 Dayton University of got as close as 3-2 when Kirk Gilleland scored 17:40 into the third period.

M2 Ohio University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Dayton University of to score on any of its three power plays. M2 Ohio University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Ohio University averages 5.1 goals per game. M2 Ohio University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 30 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.5 shots per game it averages.

M2 Ohio University was helped by Zac Barngrover, who tallied one goal. Barngrover scored 8:43 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M2 Ohio University. Kevin Rodgers provided the assist. M2 Ohio University also got points from Frasse, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Dominic Visalli also scored for M2 Ohio University. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Ohio University were Drake Drieberg, Tyler Rose, and Kevin Spellacy, who contributed one each.

M2 Dayton University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M2 Ohio University power plays. M2 Dayton University of was held below its usual level of production. M2 Dayton University of puts an average of 4.7 pucks into the net per game. With 30 shots on target during the contest, M2 Dayton University of exceeded the 1.2 shot it averages per game this year.

M2 Dayton University of was helped by John Tobbe, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Tobbe scored 14:47 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M2 Ohio University. Gilleland assisted on the tally. M2 Dayton University of additionally got points from Gilleland, who also registered one goal and one assist.

Joseph Juratovac recorded 28 saves for M2 Ohio University. M2 Ohio University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Riley Wikman made 27 saves for M2 Dayton University of on 30 shots. M2 Dayton University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.