M3-Alabama University of survived a determined comeback attempt by M3-Vanderbilt University on the way to a 3-2 win.

M3-Alabama University of took a 3-1 lead during the second period, only to have M3-Vanderbilt University storm back on a Tucker Rhodes goal 3:02 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

M3-Alabama University of was led by Bryan Puffer, who grabbed one goal. Puffer scored on the power play 13:07 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-Alabama University of. M3-Alabama University of had taken the advantage when M3-Vanderbilt University's Ryan Doppelheuer got sent off for tripping. Jacob Collins assisted on the tally.

M3-Alabama University of stifled M3-Vanderbilt University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Alabama University of did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M3-Alabama University of averages 6.2 goals per game. M3-Alabama University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 25 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.7 shots per game it averages.

M3-Alabama University of additionally got points from Collins, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M3-Alabama University of also got a goal from Brendon Dickerson as well. More assists for M3-Alabama University of came via Kenneth Janssen, who had two and Cody Colbert and Ian Soifer, who contributed one each.

M3-Vanderbilt University's offense operated below its season average. M3-Vanderbilt University puts an average of 5.8 pucks into the net per game. With 36 shots on target during the contest, M3-Vanderbilt University exceeded the 0.5 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Vanderbilt University was helped by Anthony Bilotta, who finished with one goal. Bilotta scored 5:02 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Vanderbilt University. John Longman picked up the assist. In addition, M3-Vanderbilt University received assists from Matt Neurohr and Michael Hite, who each chipped in one.

M3-Alabama University of's John Grenier stopped 34 shots out of the 36 that he faced. M3-Alabama University of incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. Ryan Kellenberger rejected 22 shots on goal for M3-Vanderbilt University. M3-Vanderbilt University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.