M2 Bowling Green State University tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but M2 DePaul University would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-4.

M2 DePaul University took a 5-3 lead during the third period, only to have M2 Bowling Green State University storm back on a Brad Ahbe goal 18:46 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

M2 DePaul University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 DePaul University gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

M2 DePaul University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 36 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.3 shots per game it averages.

M2 DePaul University was helped by Nick Oliver, who racked up one goal. Oliver scored 5:19 into the third period to make the score 5-3 M2 DePaul University. Chris Ernsting picked up the assist. M2 DePaul University also got points from Christopher Jackson, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M2 DePaul University included Mario Carbonaro, Anthony Parisi, and Mike Pietro, who each put in one. In addition, M2 DePaul University received assists from Connor Drell, Darren Soneson, Benjamin Kohen, and Christian DiVito, who contributed one each.

By firing 26 shots on goal, M2 Bowling Green State University exceeded the 1.3 shot it averages per game this year.

M2 Bowling Green State University was helped by Cam Studer, who finished with one goal. Studer scored 12:18 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M2 Bowling Green State University. Alex Whol assisted on the tally. M2 Bowling Green State University also had goals scored by Matt Young and Richard Shaffer, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 Bowling Green State University came via Matt White, who had two and Ethan Binger, Chris Miller, Joseph Duffy, and Andrew Savage, who each chipped in one.

Jon Claxton rejected 22 shots on goal for M2 DePaul University. M2 DePaul University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Jacob Butler recorded 31 saves for M2 Bowling Green State University. M2 Bowling Green State University ended with 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major.