The M1 Buffalo / University at Bulls relied on the sparkling performance of Tyler Stark in net to grab a 2-1 win against the M1 Syracuse University Orange.

M1 Syracuse University's power play was ineffective against M1 Buffalo / University at's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

The Bulls were led by Chris Marsack, who registered one goal. Marsack scored 6:38 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Buffalo / University at. Matthew Notaro assisted on the tally.

M1 Buffalo / University at stifled the Orange's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Bulls could not produce up to their normal offensive output. M1 Buffalo / University at puts an average of 4.5 pucks into the net per game. The Bulls found themselves short handed often, totaling 26 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays. By firing 31 shots on goal, M1 Buffalo / University at exceeded the 0.4 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Buffalo / University at also got a goal from Brenden Robinson as well. In addition, M1 Buffalo / University at received assists from Michael Schalberg, Bryan Bergstol, and Dimitrios Koutsomitis, who each chipped in one.

M1 Syracuse University was often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and one major for 43 minutes in penalty time. The Orange had been averaging 17.0 minutes in penalties per game. M1 Syracuse University was held below its usual level of production. The Orange average 3.9 goals per game. M1 Syracuse University's offense rang up 31 shots on the Bulls' net.

The Orange were led by Thomas DiPasquale, who scored the team's only goal. DiPasquale scored 56 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Syracuse University. Matthew Divietro provided the assist.

M1 Buffalo / University at's Stark stopped 30 shots out of the 31 that he faced. The Bulls registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Austin Lefkowicz rejected 29 shots on goal for M1 Syracuse University.