The M3-North Carolina - Wilmington Seahawks beat nonACHA M3-Southern Conn State, 3-2, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

The Seahawks pulled out the victory even though they were hit with 20 penalty minutes.

M3-North Carolina - Wilmington was sparked by Giovanni LaManna, who grabbed one goal. LaManna scored 4:53 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-North Carolina - Wilmington. Alex Furtado picked up the assist.

The Seahawks' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six nonACHA M3-Southern Conn State power plays. M3-North Carolina - Wilmington could not produce up to its normal offensive output. The Seahawks average 5.2 goals per game.

M3-North Carolina - Wilmington also got a goal from Dylan Baker as well. More assists for M3-North Carolina - Wilmington came via Kevin Mullaney, who had one.

nonACHA M3-Southern Conn State was led by Steve Ruocco, who racked up one goal and one assist. Ruocco scored 17:33 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-North Carolina - Wilmington. Tom Brunski provided the assist. Jason Steele also scored for nonACHA M3-Southern Conn State.

M3-North Carolina - Wilmington registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. For the Seahawks, LaManna was ejected from the game. nonACHA M3-Southern Conn State incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.