M2 Kentucky University of tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 West Virginia University held on for a 3-2 victory.

M2 West Virginia University made the score 3-1 on a goal by Tyler Aune at 4:48 in the third period, and M2 Kentucky University of got as close as 3-2 when Hunter McFadden scored 15:19 into the third period.

M2 West Virginia University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 West Virginia University gave up one goal despite allowing 10 power plays.

M2 West Virginia University forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up 13 minors and one major for 81 minutes in penalty time. M2 West Virginia University surpassed its season average of 13.0 penalty minutes per game. By firing 37 shots on goal, M2 West Virginia University exceeded the 12.2 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 West Virginia University also got points from William Benincosa, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Tyler Richardson also scored for M2 West Virginia University.

M2 Kentucky University of was often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and one major for 63 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 16.0 minutes per game M2 Kentucky University of had been spending in the box. M2 Kentucky University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 36 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.6 shot per game it averages.

M2 Kentucky University of was helped by Ryan Hall, who had one goal. Hall scored short handed 5:29 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Kentucky University of. M2 Kentucky University of played down a man on Charles Hales's slashing. Corey Kopach assisted on the tally. In addition, M2 Kentucky University of received assists from Dylan Higgins, who had one.

M2 West Virginia University's Connor Cross stopped 34 shots out of the 36 that he faced. M2 West Virginia University registered one goal on six power play opportunities. For M2 West Virginia University, Richardson was ejected from the game. Tucker Boyle rejected 34 shots on goal for M2 Kentucky University of. M2 Kentucky University of ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Cam Mohler was ejected from the game.