M3-Cleveland State University tried its best to erase a five-goal deficit, but M2 Cincinnati University of would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 7-5.

A goal by Damien Lona put M2 Cincinnati University of up 6-1 in the second period, but M3-Cleveland State University pulled to within two on Michael McClain's tally 15:42 into the third period.

M2 Cincinnati University of bested its season scoring average. M2 Cincinnati University of averages 3.2 goals per game. M2 Cincinnati University of put 35 shots on net during the contest, more than the 21.4 it averages per game.

M2 Cincinnati University of also got points from Max Hageman, who also registered one goal and one assist, Tyler Wickiser, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, and Chris Correia, who also finished with two goals and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Cincinnati University of were Jeremy Morton and Hayden Cook, who contributed one each and Kyle Arens and Chris Dibiase, who each chipped in two.

M3-Cleveland State University kept M2 Cincinnati University of's goalie busy throughout the game, and Ramon Fischer made 37 saves on 42 shots.

M3-Cleveland State University was led by Brandon Schmitt, who had one goal and two assists. Schmitt scored 9:15 into the third period to make the score 7-4 M2 Cincinnati University of. Matthew Johnson provided the assist. M3-Cleveland State University also had goals scored by Michael Fuchs, Nikita Goldman, and Sean McBride, who scored one goal each. In addition, M3-Cleveland State University received assists from Nathan Curran and Spencer Martineau, who contributed one each.

M2 Cincinnati University of ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play. M3-Cleveland State University took out chase cullinan after he had made 10 saves and installed Daniel McBride in goal, where he finished with 18 saves and the loss. M3-Cleveland State University avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored one goal off of zero power plays.