M2 Kentucky University of tried to dig itself out of a four-goal hole, but M2 West Virginia University held on for a 4-3 victory.

A goal by Charlie Harrison put M2 West Virginia University up 4-0 in the second period, but M2 Kentucky University of pulled to within one on Corey Day's tally 19:52 into the third period.

M2 West Virginia University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 West Virginia University gave up zero goals despite allowing seven power plays.

M2 West Virginia University stifled M2 Kentucky University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 West Virginia University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 28 shots on goal during the game, better than the 12.3 shots per game it averages. M2 West Virginia University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 West Virginia University was helped by Jason Conroy, who had one goal. Conroy scored 3:11 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 West Virginia University. M2 West Virginia University also got points from Brian Dickman, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 West Virginia University also got a goal from Sean Meyer as well. In addition, M2 West Virginia University received assists from Kenneth Knoll, who had one.

M2 Kentucky University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. M2 Kentucky University of put 38 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.7 it averages per game. M2 Kentucky University of's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 Kentucky University of finished with 24 penalty minutes.

M2 Kentucky University of was helped by Charles Hales, who registered one goal. Hales scored 18:32 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M2 West Virginia University. Ryan Hall provided the assist. Cam Mohler also scored for M2 Kentucky University of. More assists for M2 Kentucky University of came via Greg Ison, who had two and Keane Gleeson and Andrew Baron, who each chipped in one.

Connor Cross rejected 35 shots on goal for M2 West Virginia University. Tucker Boyle made 24 saves for M2 Kentucky University of on 28 shots.