Chance Taylor netted a hat trick to lead the M1 Kent State University Golden Flashes over the M1 Duquesne University Dukes, 6-3.

M1 Kent State University found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. The Golden Flashes average 3.5 goals per game. M1 Kent State University put 34 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.3 it averages per game.

M1 Kent State University also got points from Jonathon Buttitta, who also registered two goals and three assists. M1 Kent State University also got a goal from Jared Fielden as well. More assists for M1 Kent State University came via Ethan Martin, who had two and Troy Bubanic and Andrew Radosevic, who each chipped in one.

By firing 24 shots on goal, M1 Duquesne University exceeded the 1.5 shot it averages per game this year.

The Dukes were helped by Michael Iannello, who tallied one goal. Iannello scored on the power play 5:46 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Duquesne University. M1 Duquesne University had gained a power play chance when Trevor Handlovitch was whistled for hooking. Zak Kindya picked up the assist. Others who scored for M1 Duquesne University included Julian Rizza and Thomas Diffendal, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Duquesne University received assists from Josh Hetz, Jason Bruce, Ryan Brawley, and Eric Smith, who contributed one each.

Cesare Dall Ara made 21 saves for the Golden Flashes on 24 shots. M1 Kent State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. The Dukes' Michael Dginto stopped 28 shots out of the 34 that he faced. M1 Duquesne University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.