Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 West Chester University Golden Rams defeated the M1 Delaware / University of Blue Hens in a shootout 5-4 (2-0 SO).

The two teams needed four turns to complete the shootout. In addition to the clincher, M1 West Chester University got a shootout goal from Michael Dorfschneider.

The Golden Rams saw a four-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. M1 West Chester University made the score 4-0 on a goal by Justin Finnerty at 18:43 in the second period. M1 Delaware / University of evened things up at 4-4 on a goal by Matthew Gumina at 19:15 in the third period.

The Golden Rams' penalty kill excelled, as M1 West Chester University gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

The Golden Rams' offense was clicking better than usual and put 27 shots on goal during the game, better than the 2.0 shots per game they average. M1 West Chester University outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, the Golden Rams average 2.3 goals per contest.

M1 West Chester University was led by Ryan Evans, who had two goals. Evans scored the first of his two goals at 16:11 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 West Chester University. Tyler Whitacre provided the assist. Evans' next tally made the score 3-0 M1 West Chester University with 1:32 left in the second period. The Golden Rams had taken the advantage when the Blue Hens' Alex Guerere got sent off for holding. Manny Billones assisted on the tally. John Mango also scored for M1 West Chester University. In addition, M1 West Chester University received assists from James Muncie, Shane McGinty, Ryan McMahon, James Davis, and Dorfschneider, who contributed one each.

M1 Delaware / University of put 43 shots on net during the contest, more than the 6.5 it averages per game. The Blue Hens could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Delaware / University of was helped by Vincent Zingarelli, who racked up one goal. Zingarelli scored on the power play 10:37 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M1 West Chester University. A high sticking penalty on Davis had put the Blue Hens on the power play. Leo Skehan provided the assist. M1 Delaware / University of also got points from Ryan Pate, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Gumina, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Delaware / University of also got a goal from John Brancaccio as well. More assists for M1 Delaware / University of came via Marcello Deangelis and John Redgate, who each chipped in one.

M1 West Chester University's Michael Rice stopped 39 shots out of the 43 that he faced. The Golden Rams incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. M1 Delaware / University of's starting goalie, Patrick Rochefort, made 14 saves and finished with the sol before he was taken out in favor of Noble Tucker, who stopped eight shots.