M2 Central Michigan University survived a determined comeback attempt by M1 Indiana Institute of Technology on the way to a 5-3 win.

M2 Central Michigan University took a 5-2 lead during the third period, only to have M1 Indiana Institute of Technology storm back on a Ryan Theisen goal 18:18 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

With 40 shots on target during the contest, M2 Central Michigan University exceeded the 0.9 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 Central Michigan University was led by Josh Mccarthy, who had three goals. M2 Central Michigan University additionally got points from Tyler Carr, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M2 Central Michigan University also got a goal from Nathan Gurzell as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Central Michigan University were Vince Provenzano, Richard Cortopassi, Mason Kelbel, Zachary Mohr, and Jake DeWalt, who each chipped in one.

M1 Indiana Institute of Technology put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Central Michigan University to score on any of its three power plays. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology put 32 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.6 it averages per game.

M1 Indiana Institute of Technology also got points from Jarrett Pfeiffer, who also registered one goal and two assists. More assists for M1 Indiana Institute of Technology came via Matthew Walton, who had one.

Tyler Everlove recorded 29 saves for M2 Central Michigan University. M2 Central Michigan University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology's Zach Larson stopped 35 shots out of the 40 that he faced. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.