M3-South Carolina University of and M3-Alabama University of were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M3-South Carolina University of made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-3.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Eric Patterson secured the win for M3-South Carolina University of with a goal in the third period.

M3-South Carolina University of was led by Patterson, who had one goal and one assist. Patterson scored 16:43 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M3-South Carolina University of. Julian Dipaolo picked up the assist.

M3-South Carolina University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. By firing 27 shots on goal, M3-South Carolina University of exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year. M3-South Carolina University of's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

M3-South Carolina University of also had goals scored by Mark Ware, Brett Topolski, and Matthew Ohrenich, who each put in one. In addition, M3-South Carolina University of received assists from Taylor Wolf, who had one and Mike Borst, who had two.

M3-Alabama University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six M3-South Carolina University of power plays. M3-Alabama University of was held below its usual level of production. M3-Alabama University of averages 6.8 goals per game. M3-Alabama University of put 29 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.6 it averages per game.

M3-Alabama University of was helped by Brendon Dickerson, who racked up one goal. Dickerson scored 17:56 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M3-Alabama University of. Christopher Morard assisted on the tally. Others who scored for M3-Alabama University of included Sam Messina and Bryan Puffer, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Alabama University of came via Cody Colbert and Jacob Collins, who contributed one each.

John Musciano made 26 saves for M3-South Carolina University of on 29 shots. M3-South Carolina University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Tommy Condon recorded 23 saves for M3-Alabama University of. M3-Alabama University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.