The M1 Naval Academy ^ United States Midshipmen survived a determined comeback attempt by the M1 Villanova University Wildcats on the way to a 4-3 win.

A goal by Christopher Day put M1 Naval Academy ^ United States up 4-0 in the second period, but M1 Villanova University pulled to within one on David Troiano's tally 9:28 into the third period.

The Midshipmen's offense rang up 38 shots on the Wildcats' net.

M1 Naval Academy ^ United States was helped by Matthew Caine, who racked up one goal. Caine scored 4:34 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Naval Academy ^ United States. Gil Givens picked up the assist. M1 Naval Academy ^ United States additionally got points from Givens, who also had one goal and one assist. M1 Naval Academy ^ United States also got a goal from Jack O Hear as well. In addition, M1 Naval Academy ^ United States received assists from Trent Lulow, who had three and Karl Huey and John Linenger, who each chipped in one.

By firing 29 shots on goal, M1 Villanova University exceeded the 0.7 shots it averages per game this year. The Wildcats got an offensive boost from their blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M1 Villanova University also got points from John Skaggs, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Kevin Kiley also scored for M1 Villanova University. More assists for M1 Villanova University came via Troy Donahue, who had one and Sean Mckernan, who had two.

Matthew Truninger recorded 26 saves for the Midshipmen. M1 Naval Academy ^ United States incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Nicholas Desimone made 34 saves for M1 Villanova University on 38 shots. The Wildcats incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.