M3-Florida University of tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M3-South Carolina University of held on for a 5-3 victory.

A goal by James Hatton put M3-South Carolina University of up 5-2 in the third period, but M3-Florida University of pulled to within two on Derek Dusome's tally 19:26 into the third period.

M3-South Carolina University of stifled M3-Florida University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. With 27 shots on target during the contest, M3-South Carolina University of exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-South Carolina University of was led by Derek Maggs, who grabbed two goals. Maggs scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 9:12 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-South Carolina University of. M3-South Carolina University of had gotten the advantage when M3-Florida University of's Zach OConnor was sent off for cross checking. Zach Roepke picked up the assist. Maggs' next tally on the power play made the score 3-2 M3-South Carolina University of with 13:52 left in the third period. Hatton assisted on the tally. M3-South Carolina University of also got points from Hatton, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M3-South Carolina University of also had goals scored by Michael Kochenash and Taylor Wolf, who scored one goal each. In addition, M3-South Carolina University of received assists from Eric Patterson, who had one and Brett Topolski and Billy Kuriger, who each chipped in two.

M3-Florida University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 23 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.1 shots per game it averages. M3-Florida University of's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M3-Florida University of finished with 18 penalty minutes.

M3-Florida University of also got a goal from Garret Quillen as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Florida University of were Jackson Widell and Dominic Dijamco, who contributed one each.

Danny Collins rejected 20 shots on goal for M3-South Carolina University of. M3-South Carolina University of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. M3-Florida University of's Mark Finkelstein stopped 22 shots out of the 27 that he faced. M3-Florida University of registered zero goals on five power play opportunities.