The M1 West Virginia University Mountaineers and the M1 John Carroll University Blue Streaks were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M1 West Virginia University made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-3.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Gerard Clayton secured the win for the Mountaineers with a goal in the third period.

M1 West Virginia University was led by Clayton, who had one goal. Clayton scored 15:52 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M1 West Virginia University. Kyle Dolly picked up the assist.

The Mountaineers put 51 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.1 they average per game.

Others who scored for M1 West Virginia University included Harrison Colby, James Murray, and Eric Pawlick, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 West Virginia University came via Zachary LaDuke, Brandon Richards, Nicholas Burt, and Tyler Conaway, who contributed one each.

M1 John Carroll University's offense rang up 41 shots on M1 West Virginia University's net.

The Blue Streaks were helped by Kevin Vinyard, who finished with one goal. Vinyard scored on the power play 18:03 into the first period to make the score 1-1. M1 John Carroll University earned a power play opportunity when Murray was put in the box for interference. Richard Rhodes provided the assist. M1 John Carroll University also had goals scored by Joe Lane and Cullen McMahon, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M1 John Carroll University were Tyler Potts, Greg Makozy, and Brad Harcourt, who each chipped in one.

Ian Donnan made 38 saves for the Mountaineers on 41 shots. M1 West Virginia University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. The Blue Streaks' Matthew Russell stopped 47 shots out of the 51 that he faced. M1 John Carroll University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.