A hat trick by Thomas Buckley was the highlight in Midshipmen's 8-1 win against the M1 Penn State University Berks Nittany Lions.

The M1 Naval Academy / United States Midshipmen were led by goalie Matt Truninger, who finished with 28 saves while allowing one goal. Truninger certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.88 entering the contest.

M1 Naval Academy / United States managed to hold M1 Penn State University Berks' power play largely in check, allowing only one goal while on the disadvantage. The Midshipmen bested their season scoring average. M1 Naval Academy / United States averages 3.8 goals per game. The Midshipmen were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 22 penalty minutes. The defensemen of M1 Naval Academy / United States were also effective in the Nittany Lions' zone, and came away with two goals. The 55 shots that the Midshipmen put on net surpassed M1 Naval Academy / United States' average of 4.3 shots per game this season.

M1 Naval Academy / United States additionally got points from Trent Lulow, who also had one goal and two assists. Others who scored for M1 Naval Academy / United States included Daniel OHear, Matthew Caine, Steven Knopf, and Christopher Day, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Naval Academy / United States received assists from Jack Ohear, who had two, Matthew Harrigan and Charles Steveken, who contributed one each, and Dustin Oberlander and Doug Swezey, who each chipped in three.

M1 Penn State University Berks' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six M1 Naval Academy / United States power plays. The Nittany Lions were held below their usual level of production. M1 Penn State University Berks averages 5.1 goals per game.

Justin Golia made 47 saves for the Nittany Lions on 55 shots. M1 Penn State University Berks incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.