The M1 Villanova University Wildcats were firing on all cylinders against M1 Temple University, and when the final buzzer sounded Wildcats emerged with a 7-3 win.

John Skaggs was all over the ice for M1 Villanova University, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Skaggs scored 9:33 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Villanova University. Michael Mcdonald provided the assist.

The Wildcats pulled out the victory even though they were hit with 27 penalty minutes.

M1 Villanova University's goal total was higher than its season average. The Wildcats average 3.2 goals per game. M1 Villanova University had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just two goals on nine chances. The defensemen of the Wildcats were also effective in M1 Temple University's zone, and came away with two goals. With 53 shots on target during the contest, M1 Villanova University exceeded the 0.8 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Villanova University additionally got points from Sean Mckernan, who also registered one goal and one assist. M1 Villanova University also had goals scored by James Kirchgraber, who had two and Jon Meyer, Chris Sabanos, and Troy Donahue, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Villanova University came via Nicholas Schultz, who had two and Aidan Rush, John J Gyurina, and Douglas Geertz, who each chipped in one.

M1 Temple University's offense rang up 37 shots on the Wildcats' net. M1 Temple University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. M1 Temple University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 40 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Temple University was helped by Patrick Hanrahan, who racked up one goal and one assist. Hanrahan scored 19:13 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M1 Villanova University. Matthew Krulikowski picked up the assist. M1 Temple University also got points from Stephen Kennedy, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Ryan Dumbach also scored for M1 Temple University. In addition, M1 Temple University received assists from Joey Powell, who had one.

M1 Villanova University's Michael Harper stopped 34 shots out of the 37 that he faced. For the Wildcats, Matthew Brizzi was ejected from the game. Scott Salamon rejected 46 shots on goal for M1 Temple University. M1 Temple University registered one goal on six power play opportunities.