The M2 Elon University Phoenix had trouble finding ways to stop M2 North Carolina University of, which beat Phoenix, 6-2.

M2 North Carolina University of got the win with help from a great game by Michael Auriemma, who had one goal and three assists. Auriemma scored on the power play 5:11 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 North Carolina University of. M2 North Carolina University of had taken the advantage when M2 Elon University's Mac McCann got sent off for interference. Aj Hamel picked up the assist.

M2 North Carolina University of pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 14 penalty minutes.

M2 North Carolina University of stifled the Phoenix's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. With 32 shots on target during the contest, M2 North Carolina University of exceeded the 0.2 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 North Carolina University of additionally got points from Brendan Radatovich, who also had one goal and one assist and Hamel, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. M2 North Carolina University of also got a goal from Matt Gellatly as well. More assists for M2 North Carolina University of came via Jonah Graffius, who had one.

M2 Elon University forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up seven minors and one major for 19 minutes in penalty time. The Phoenix surpassed its season average of 16.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 Elon University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Phoenix average 4.3 goals per game. M2 Elon University put 26 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.1 it averages per game.

The Phoenix were led by Ian Crowley, who registered one goal. Crowley scored 8:53 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M2 North Carolina University of. Demitri Marken assisted on the tally. Sam Sarath also scored for M2 Elon University. In addition, M2 Elon University received assists from Duncan Harvey, who had one.

John Jackson recorded 24 saves for M2 North Carolina University of. M2 North Carolina University of registered two goals on seven power play opportunities. Colin Langham made 26 saves for M2 Elon University on 32 shots. The Phoenix registered zero goals on six power play opportunities.