Chris Lockard scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and M3-East Carolina University held off the challenges of M3-James Madison University in a tough 2-0 win.

A goal 19:05 into the first period by Lockard proved to be the game winner, and powered M3-East Carolina University to the victory. Jake Kelinson picked up the assist.

Justin Myers frustrated M3-James Madison University's offense all game, and stopped 39 shots en route to a shutout. The solid play of Myers will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.95.

M3-East Carolina University was led by Lockard, who finished with one goal.

M3-East Carolina University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. M3-East Carolina University's offense operated below its season average. M3-East Carolina University puts an average of 4.2 pucks into the net per game. M3-East Carolina University put 33 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.7 it averages per game.

Rob Casey also scored for M3-East Carolina University. Other players who recorded assists for M3-East Carolina University were Stephen Budkey and Sam Calloway, who contributed one each.

M3-James Madison University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M3-James Madison University averages 4.4 goals per game. M3-James Madison University's offense rang up 39 shots on M3-East Carolina University's net.

M3-East Carolina University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Michael Gefell made 31 saves for M3-James Madison University on 32 shots. M3-James Madison University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.