M3-Indiana University jumped out to a four-point advantage by the end of the first period and beat M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS), 8-1.

Nicholas Kleva had one goal and three assists to lead M3-Indiana University. Kleva scored 5:57 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M3-Indiana University. Danny Brogan provided the assist.

M3-Indiana University stifled M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Indiana University outdid its season average for goals scored. M3-Indiana University averages 4.5 goals per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with three goals. M3-Indiana University put 48 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.9 it averages per game.

M3-Indiana University additionally got points from Brogan, who also registered two goals and three assists to lead the team in points, John Campanelli, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Corben Sherlock, who also had two goals and one assist, and Tyler Christensen, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. Mike Santorsola also scored for M3-Indiana University. More assists for M3-Indiana University came via Austin Spahr and Bryan Mooney, who contributed one each.

M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS)'s offense operated below its season average. M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game. M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) found itself short handed often, totaling 30 penalty minutes and allowing 11 power plays.

M3-Indiana University's Justin Madigan stopped 19 shots out of the 20 that he faced. M3-Indiana University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Russell Smascz made 40 saves for M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) on 48 shots. M3-Indiana Inst. of Tech (NPS) registered zero goals on three power play opportunities.