A hat trick by Matt Antonacci was the highlight in Spartans' 8-4 win against M3-South Florida University of.

The M3-Tampa-University of Spartans had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just two goals on 10 chances. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. M3-Tampa-University of put 56 shots on net during the contest, more than the 28.2 it averages per game. The Spartans could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 30 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Tampa-University of additionally got points from Evan Stawarz, who also finished with one goal and two assists, Garrett Torrico, who also registered one goal and three assists, and Corey Tudor, who also racked up two goals and one assist. M3-Tampa-University of also got a goal from Matt Fenby as well. More assists for M3-Tampa-University of came via Alexander Carde, Joe Tully, and J.B Cline, who contributed one each and Nicholas Martin and Jacob Peterson, who each chipped in two.

M3-South Florida University of could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-South Florida University of averages 9.6 goals per game. M3-Tampa-University of was unable to stop M3-South Florida University of from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-South Florida University of eventually piled up 37 shots on goal. M3-South Florida University of was held back by its power play unit, which tallied two goals on 12 chances. M3-South Florida University of's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M3-South Florida University of finished with 26 penalty minutes.

M3-South Florida University of was helped by David Goff, who grabbed one goal. Goff scored 3:49 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-South Florida University of. Matthew Meyer assisted on the tally. Others who scored for M3-South Florida University of included Dan Smith, Michael Budd, and Dillon Harrington, who each put in one. In addition, M3-South Florida University of received assists from Joseph Heckes, who had two and Stephen DeMarco, Michael Pelletier, and Hunter Gonzalez, who contributed one each.

Christian Hamlett made 33 saves for the Spartans on 37 shots. Alex Miller rejected 48 shots on goal for M3-South Florida University of.