M3-Vanderbilt University scored three goals in the second period to pull away from M2 Eastern Kentucky University and clinch a 7-0 win.

M3-Vanderbilt University was boosted by Ryan Kellenberger, who turned in a shutout with 26 saves. Kellenberger certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.43 entering the contest.

M2 Eastern Kentucky University's power play was ineffective against M3-Vanderbilt University's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

M3-Vanderbilt University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Eastern Kentucky University to score on any of its six power plays. M3-Vanderbilt University was steadier on the defensive front than it has been for much of this season. M3-Vanderbilt University gives up 2.7 goals on average per game. The defensemen of M3-Vanderbilt University were also effective in M2 Eastern Kentucky University's zone, and came away with two goals. M3-Vanderbilt University put 61 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.4 it averages per game. M3-Vanderbilt University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 18 penalty minutes.

M3-Vanderbilt University was led by John Longman, who had one goal and one assist. Longman scored 15:40 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Vanderbilt University. Zach Satin picked up the assist. M3-Vanderbilt University also got points from Greg Kirk, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M3-Vanderbilt University also had goals scored by Jack Gibbons, who had two and Chad Wyatt, Bobby Mallon, and Ryan Doppelheuer, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Vanderbilt University received assists from Daniel Hogue, Bandar Alsaif, Nick Honkala, Michael Hite, and Calen Leverant, who each chipped in one.

M2 Eastern Kentucky University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Eastern Kentucky University averages 2.9 goals per game. The 26 shots that M2 Eastern Kentucky University put on net surpassed M2 Eastern Kentucky University's average of 0.4 shots per game this season. M2 Eastern Kentucky University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Vanderbilt University registered two goals on five power play opportunities. Kevin Bartlett rejected 54 shots on goal for M2 Eastern Kentucky University.