M2 Ferris State University tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M2 Miami(OH) University held on for a 4-3 victory.

M2 Miami(OH) University took a 4-1 lead during the second period, only to have M2 Ferris State University storm back on a Alex Johnson goal 9:46 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

With four goals and two assists between them, Timmy Spicola and Joey Parizek teamed up to power M2 Miami(OH) University's offense. Spicola had two goals and one assist and Parizek also notched two goals and one assist.

M2 Miami(OH) University capitalized on M2 Ferris State University's penalties, netting three goals while skating with a man advantage. M2 Miami(OH) University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. M2 Miami(OH) University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 34 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.1 shots per game it averages.

M2 Miami(OH) University also got points from Parizek, who also registered two goals and one assist. More assists for M2 Miami(OH) University came via Chad Lehigh, Mark Azarian, Bradley Annas, and Benjamin Romanski, who contributed one each.

The 28 shots that M2 Ferris State University put on net surpassed M2 Ferris State University's average of 0.4 shots per game this season.

M2 Ferris State University additionally got points from Michael Potoniec, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 Ferris State University received assists from Michael King, who had two and Joseph Rodriguez and Kyle Ericson, who each chipped in one.

M2 Miami(OH) University's Christopher Gutierrez stopped 25 shots out of the 28 that he faced. Jake Chaillier rejected 30 shots on goal for M2 Ferris State University. M2 Ferris State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.