In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Dayton University of escaped with a 3-2 victory over M2 Louisville University of.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Edward Geiser's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M2 Dayton University of pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 12 penalty minutes.

M2 Dayton University of was paced by Geiser, who grabbed one goal. Geiser scored 16:12 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 Dayton University of.

M2 Dayton University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six M2 Louisville University of power plays. By firing 44 shots on goal, M2 Dayton University of exceeded the 0.7 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 Dayton University of also had goals scored by Jack Newtown and Kirk Gilleland, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Dayton University of were Jack Huscroft, Owen Sherlog, and Scott Mcaliney, who each chipped in one.

M2 Louisville University of stifled M2 Dayton University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Louisville University of was held below its usual level of production. M2 Louisville University of puts an average of 6.0 pucks into the net per game. M2 Louisville University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 37 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.8 shots per game it averages.

M2 Louisville University of was helped by Derek Piekarczyk, who finished with one goal. Piekarczyk scored 10:56 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Louisville University of. Deron Steinbrecher provided the assist. Nathan Newport also scored for M2 Louisville University of. In addition, M2 Louisville University of received assists from James Lowe and Conner Brochu, who contributed one each.

Oliver Flesher recorded 35 saves for M2 Dayton University of. M2 Dayton University of registered zero goals on five power play opportunities. Nick Nuss made 41 saves for M2 Louisville University of on 44 shots. M2 Louisville University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.