M3-Cleveland State University and M3-Xavier University were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M3-Cleveland State University made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-2.

M3-Cleveland State University gained the winning advantage on a goal by Brendan McCann 15:18 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

M3-Cleveland State University was sparked by McCann, who grabbed one goal.

M3-Cleveland State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M3-Cleveland State University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M3-Cleveland State University puts an average of 6.8 pucks into the net per game. M3-Cleveland State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 47 shots on goal during the game, better than the 5.4 shots per game it averages.

M3-Cleveland State University also got points from Kyle Suts, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M3-Cleveland State University also had goals scored by Mark Sharpnack and Brandon Schmitt, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Cleveland State University received assists from Ryan Martin and Spencer Martineau, who each chipped in one.

M3-Xavier University was held below its usual level of production. M3-Xavier University averages 4.8 goals per game. M3-Cleveland State University was unable to stop M3-Xavier University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Xavier University eventually piled up 56 shots on goal.

M3-Xavier University was helped by Connor Scherer, who registered one goal. Scherer scored 4:54 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Dar Faroughi also scored for M3-Xavier University.

Daniel McBride made 54 saves for M3-Cleveland State University on 56 shots. M3-Cleveland State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Peter Chopra recorded 43 saves for M3-Xavier University. M3-Xavier University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.