M3-Coastal Carolina University tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M3-East Carolina University held on for a 4-2 victory.

A goal by Brett Murch put M3-East Carolina University up 4-1 in the third period, but M3-Coastal Carolina University pulled to within two on Thomas Coleman's tally 11:52 into the third period.

M3-East Carolina University's penalty kill excelled, as M3-East Carolina University gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M3-East Carolina University stifled M3-Coastal Carolina University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-East Carolina University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. M3-East Carolina University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 31 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.2 shots per game it averages.

M3-East Carolina University was helped by Jeb Struder, who racked up one goal. Struder scored 4:02 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M3-East Carolina University. M3-East Carolina University additionally got points from Kyle Puzar, who also had one goal and one assist and Murch, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Rhett Baron also scored for M3-East Carolina University. In addition, M3-East Carolina University received assists from Matthew Taylor, Charles Shaw, and Rob Casey, who each chipped in one.

M3-Coastal Carolina University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Coastal Carolina University puts an average of 5.8 pucks into the net per game. The 41 shots that M3-Coastal Carolina University put on net surpassed M3-Coastal Carolina University's average of 0.1 shots per game this season.

M3-Coastal Carolina University was helped by Steven Kaufmann, who registered one goal and one assist. Kaufmann scored 35 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Coastal Carolina University. Andrew Kelly provided the assist. M3-Coastal Carolina University also got points from Coleman, who also racked up one goal and one assist.

Justin Myers rejected 39 shots on goal for M3-East Carolina University. M3-East Carolina University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Brian Reilly recorded 27 saves for M3-Coastal Carolina University. M3-Coastal Carolina University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.