M3-Florida Gulf Coast University survived a determined comeback attempt by M3-Central Florida University of on the way to a 4-3 win.

A goal by Daniel Sbrocchi put M3-Florida Gulf Coast University up 4-1 in the second period, but M3-Central Florida University of pulled to within one on Matthew Pierson's tally 9:27 into the third period.

M3-Florida Gulf Coast University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 18 penalty minutes.

M3-Florida Gulf Coast University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Florida Gulf Coast University averages 7.0 goals per game. By firing 36 shots on goal, M3-Florida Gulf Coast University exceeded the 4.6 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Florida Gulf Coast University was helped by Mike Frank, who finished with one goal. Frank scored 6:46 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-Florida Gulf Coast University. M3-Florida Gulf Coast University also got points from Tyler Reichl, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M3-Florida Gulf Coast University also got a goal from Ryan McAleese as well. In addition, M3-Florida Gulf Coast University received assists from Trevor Mullaly, Mike Gutowitz, and Nick Mucerino, who each chipped in one.

M3-Central Florida University of did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M3-Central Florida University of puts an average of 6.8 pucks into the net per game. With 34 shots on target during the contest, M3-Central Florida University of exceeded the 0.4 shots it averages per game this year.

Ryan Haleski also scored for M3-Central Florida University of. More assists for M3-Central Florida University of came via John Fromme, who had two.

M3-Florida Gulf Coast University's Tyler Toyota stopped 31 shots out of the 34 that he faced. M3-Florida Gulf Coast University registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Dominic Calandra rejected 32 shots on goal for M3-Central Florida University of. M3-Central Florida University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.