Paul Nardone netted a hat trick to lead M3-Miami University of over M3-Central Florida University of, 7-3.

Nardone notched his first tally 13:06 into the second period. He then added goals at 17:11 into the second and at 15:37 into the third.

M3-Central Florida University of fell victim to a deadly M3-Miami University of power play, which ripped M3-Central Florida University of for four goals.

M3-Miami University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Central Florida University of to score on any of its four power plays. M3-Miami University of got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. With 33 shots on target during the contest, M3-Miami University of exceeded the 0.7 shots it averages per game this year.

Others who scored for M3-Miami University of included Ben Hoar, who had two and Paul Maccabe and Patrick Rodgers, who scored one goal each. In addition, M3-Miami University of received assists from Brendan Schnetzer, who had one, Eliyahu Davis, who had three, and Justin Hara and Cameron Szary, who each chipped in two.

M3-Central Florida University of's offense operated below its season average. M3-Central Florida University of averages 5.7 goals per game. The 37 shots that M3-Central Florida University of put on net surpassed M3-Central Florida University of's average of 0.4 shots per game this season.

M3-Central Florida University of was helped by John Fromme, who grabbed one goal. Fromme scored 3:50 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M3-Miami University of. Alec Pollum assisted on the tally. M3-Central Florida University of also had goals scored by Ryan Nelson and Brandon Palacio, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Central Florida University of were William Roos and Tony Bruno, who contributed two each.

Mark Zapson recorded 34 saves for M3-Miami University of. M3-Miami University of incurred 28 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Dominic Calandra made 26 saves for M3-Central Florida University of on 33 shots. M3-Central Florida University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.