The M1 Buffalo ^ University at Bulls, which found themselves down a man often, weathered the M1 Duquesne University Dukes' power play opportunities and emerged with a 5-1 victory.

M1 Buffalo ^ University at was sparked by Dimitrios Koutsomitis, who registered one goal. Koutsomitis scored 2:01 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Buffalo ^ University at. Eric Nestler picked up the assist.

The Bulls forced their penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up eight minors and one major for 41 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 27.0 minutes per game M1 Buffalo ^ University at had been spending in the box. M1 Duquesne University was unable to stop the Bulls from sending pucks towards the net, and M1 Buffalo ^ University at eventually piled up 38 shots on goal. The Bulls got their opportunities on the power play, but did not convert any of their 10 chances.

M1 Buffalo ^ University at additionally got points from Nestler, who also tallied one goal and one assist. M1 Buffalo ^ University at also got a goal from Willie Sanchez as well. In addition, M1 Buffalo ^ University at received assists from Richard Ledyard, who had two and Gavin Evancho, Eric Szczecinski, and Robert Lang, who each chipped in one.

The Dukes racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 12 minors and one major for 47 minutes in penalty time. M1 Duquesne University surpassed its season average of 38.0 penalty minutes per game. The Dukes stifled M1 Buffalo ^ University at's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

M1 Duquesne University was led by Zak Kindya, who scored the team's only goal. Kindya scored on the power play 9:41 into the first period to make the score 1-1. The Dukes had gained a power play chance when Brad Tardif was whistled for boarding. Michael Iannello assisted on the tally.

Dylan Arnold rejected 15 shots on goal for the Bulls. For M1 Buffalo ^ University at, Sean Dungan was ejected from the game. Alexander Taylor made 33 saves for M1 Duquesne University on 38 shots. The Dukes registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.