The M1 Villanova University Wildcats relied on the sparkling performance of Michael Harper in net to grab a 5-1 win against the M1 Drexel University Dragons.

M1 Villanova University's penalty kill excelled, as the Wildcats gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M1 Villanova University was led by Aidan Rush, who racked up one goal and one assist. Rush scored 16:33 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Villanova University. Troy Donahue picked up the assist.

The Wildcats stifled M1 Drexel University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The defensemen of M1 Villanova University were also effective in the Dragons' zone, and came away with two goals. The Wildcats put 47 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.3 they average per game.

M1 Villanova University additionally got points from Nicholas Schultz, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Donahue, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M1 Villanova University included Kevin Kiley and James Kirchgraber, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Villanova University were John Skaggs, who had two and John J Gyurina, Jim Conway, Myles Mitchell, Dylan Fogarty, and Matthew Oleksak, who each chipped in one.

M1 Drexel University was held below its usual level of production. The Dragons average 3.3 goals per game. By firing 35 shots on goal, M1 Drexel University exceeded the 1.1 shot it averages per game this year.

M1 Villanova University's Harper stopped 34 shots out of the 35 that he faced. The Wildcats incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The Dragons' starting goalie, Zachary Kantner, made 35 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Dillon Gravenstine, who stopped seven shots. M1 Drexel University incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.