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

A goal by Randy Johnson put M2 Dayton University of up 3-1 in the third period, but M2 Cincinnati University of pulled to within one on Damien Lona's tally 19:09 into the third period.

John Beaudoin had a great game for M2 Dayton University of, netting two goals. Beaudoin found the back of the net 9:18 into the second period to make the score 1-1 and again while short handed 9:09 into the third to make the score 2-1 M2 Dayton University of.

M2 Dayton University of managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. M2 Dayton University of ended up below its season average of 11.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 Dayton University of was held below its usual level of production. M2 Dayton University of averages 5.4 goals per game. M2 Dayton University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 37 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.2 shot per game it averages.

In addition, M2 Dayton University of received assists from Eddie Geiser, Matthew Mcgervey, David Nowak, and David Reed, who contributed one each.

M2 Cincinnati University of was led by Chris Correia, who tallied one goal and one assist. Correia scored 6:20 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M2 Cincinnati University of. Tyler Wickiser assisted on the tally. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Cincinnati University of were Brennan Kallmyer, who had one.

Riley Wikman recorded 20 saves for M2 Dayton University of. M2 Dayton University of registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Ramon Fischer made 34 saves for M2 Cincinnati University of on 37 shots. M2 Cincinnati University of incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.