Behind a great game by Jesse Valasek, who had two goals and one assist, the M1 Mercyhurst University Lakers defeated the M1 Pittsburgh University of Panthers, 5-2.

Valasek scored at 17:06 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 Mercyhurst University and again while 15:01 into the third to make the score 4-2 M1 Mercyhurst University.

M1 Mercyhurst University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The Lakers put 18 shots on net during the contest, more than the 2.0 they average per game.

M1 Mercyhurst University also got points from Joseph Zinner, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. M1 Mercyhurst University also had goals scored by Kevin Valasek and Greg Marsch, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Mercyhurst University were Derek Blanchard, who had one and Patrick Schafer and Joseph Tadiello, who contributed two each.

With 22 shots on target during the contest, M1 Pittsburgh University of exceeded the 1.6 shot it averages per game this year.

The Panthers were helped by Connor Cash, who tallied one goal and one assist. Cash scored 3:15 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M1 Mercyhurst University. Jimmy Law picked up the assist. M1 Pittsburgh University of additionally got points from Justin Delmaster, who also registered one goal and one assist.

Adam Goss rejected 20 shots on goal for M1 Mercyhurst University. The Lakers incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Bradford Thornburgh recorded 13 saves for M1 Pittsburgh University of. The Panthers incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.