The M1 Buffalo ^ University at Bulls pulled out a 3-2 (OT) overtime victory over the M1 Mercyhurst University Lakers on a clutch goal by Eric Paradowski.

Cole Schiffman was all over the ice for M1 Buffalo ^ University at, as he grabbed two goals in the win. Schiffman scored at 6:36 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Buffalo ^ University at and again while 10:09 into the second to make the score 2-1 M1 Buffalo ^ University at.

The Bulls put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Mercyhurst University to score on any of its five power plays. M1 Buffalo ^ University at put 21 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.4 it averages per game.

In addition, M1 Buffalo ^ University at received assists from John Papas and Eric Szczecinski, who each chipped in one and Sean Dungan and Jake Battistoni, who contributed two each.

The Lakers stifled the Bulls' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M1 Mercyhurst University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Lakers average 4.8 goals per game. M1 Mercyhurst University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 40 shots on goal during the game, better than the 2.1 shots per game it averages. The Lakers struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as they finished the game with 18 penalty minutes for eight opposing power plays.

M1 Mercyhurst University was helped by Greg Marsch, who registered one goal. Marsch scored 5:03 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Derek Blanchard provided the assist. M1 Mercyhurst University also got a goal from Kevin Valasek as well. More assists for M1 Mercyhurst University came via Tim Weisgerber, Darnell Clarke, and Jesse Valasek, who each chipped in one.

Dylan Arnold made 38 saves for M1 Buffalo ^ University at on 40 shots. The Bulls incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The Lakers' Adam Goss stopped 18 shots out of the 21 that he faced.