The M1 Naval Academy ^ United States Midshipmen gutted out a close 4-2 win against the M1 Rutgers University Scarlet Knights.

M1 Naval Academy ^ United States gained the winning advantage on a goal by Gil Givens 9:59 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

The Midshipmen were led by Givens, who registered one goal.

M1 Naval Academy ^ United States put 34 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.8 it averages per game.

M1 Naval Academy ^ United States also got points from Jack O Hear, who also finished with one goal and one assist and John Linenger, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Naval Academy ^ United States also got a goal from Matthew Caine as well. In addition, M1 Naval Academy ^ United States received assists from Trent Lulow, Matthew Harrigan, and Christopher Day, who contributed one each.

By firing 30 shots on goal, M1 Rutgers University exceeded the 3.8 shots it averages per game this year.

The Scarlet Knights were helped by Ned Richard, who tallied one goal. Richard scored on the power play 2:19 into the second period to make the score 2-2. M1 Rutgers University had gained a power play chance when Nicholas Mantz was whistled for hooking. Brian Gnad picked up the assist. M1 Rutgers University additionally got points from Gnad, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for M1 Rutgers University came via Robert Pellegrino and CJ Maksut, who each chipped in one.

Matthew Truninger rejected 28 shots on goal for the Midshipmen. M1 Naval Academy ^ United States incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Thomas Marigliano took the loss and made 21 saves before being replaced by Christopher Marsillo who made nine saves. The Scarlet Knights incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.