M3-Florida State University, which led by four goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by M3-Georgia University of and clinched a 5-3 victory.

M3-Florida State University led by four goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M3-Florida State University's Nicholas Granger scored short handed at 13:11 in the second period to put M3-Florida State University up 5-1.

M3-Florida State University's penalty kill excelled, as M3-Florida State University gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

M3-Florida State University cashed in on power play opportunities, scoring three goals on four chances. M3-Florida State University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 32 penalty minutes.

M3-Florida State University was helped by Walter Stern, who registered one goal. Stern scored on the power play 13:28 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M3-Florida State University. M3-Florida State University had gotten the advantage when M3-Georgia University of's David Finder was sent off for slashing. Austin Oman picked up the assist. M3-Florida State University also got points from Eric Campbell, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M3-Florida State University included Robert Kaplove and Gabe Rowe, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Florida State University came via Marc Leonard and Kyle Phillips, who each chipped in one.

M3-Georgia University of's offense operated below its season average. M3-Georgia University of averages 5.3 goals per game. M3-Georgia University of's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M3-Georgia University of finished with 16 penalty minutes.

M3-Georgia University of was helped by David Bakin, who grabbed two goals. Bakin scored the first of his two goals at 14:32 into the second period to make the score 5-2 M3-Florida State University. Eric Mauge provided the assist. Bakin's next tally made the score 5-3 M3-Florida State University with 45 seconds left in the second period. M3-Georgia University of had gained a power play chance when Chris Brown was whistled for unsportsmanlike conduct. Alex Carey assisted on the tally. M3-Georgia University of additionally got points from Michael Falkenstein, who also had one goal and one assist.