Austin Crane gave the M1 West Virginia University Mountaineers a 3-2 (OT) victory over the M1 Mercyhurst University Lakers when he scored 4:04 into the extra period.

M1 West Virginia University was led by Crane, who racked up one goal.

The Mountaineers' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M1 Mercyhurst University power plays. By firing 30 shots on goal, M1 West Virginia University exceeded the 0.5 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 West Virginia University also had goals scored by Vincent Fornes and Tyler Conaway, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 West Virginia University came via Phillip Laurelli, who had one and Jp Sawyer, who had two.

M1 Mercyhurst University racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with six minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 19.0 minutes per game the Lakers had been spending in the box. M1 Mercyhurst University's offense operated below its season average. The Lakers average 6.0 goals per game. M1 Mercyhurst University put 26 shots on net during the contest, more than the 2.8 it averages per game.

The Lakers were helped by Greg Marsch, who grabbed one goal. Marsch scored short handed 14:04 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Mercyhurst University. M1 Mercyhurst University played down a man on Jesse Valasek's roughing.

Ian Donnan recorded 24 saves for the Mountaineers. M1 West Virginia University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Adam Goss made 27 saves for the Lakers on 30 shots. For M1 Mercyhurst University, Nikolas Greco was ejected from the game.