The M1 West Chester University Golden Rams gutted out a close 3-2 win against the M1 Villanova University Wildcats.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and james Davis secured the win for M1 West Chester University with a goal in the third period.

Justin Finnerty was all over the ice for the Golden Rams, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Finnerty scored short handed 17:25 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 West Chester University. M1 West Chester University played down a man on John Mango's tripping. Davis provided the assist.

The Golden Rams put 35 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.7 they average per game.

M1 West Chester University additionally got points from Davis, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Bill Swahl also scored for M1 West Chester University. More assists for M1 West Chester University came via Michael Petriccione, Anthony Valerio, and Michael Dorfschneider, who each chipped in one.

M1 Villanova University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. The 37 shots that the Wildcats put on net surpassed M1 Villanova University's average of 0.3 shots per game this season.

The Wildcats were helped by John Skaggs, who registered one goal. Skaggs scored 7:08 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Kevin Kiley picked up the assist. M1 Villanova University also got points from Kiley, who also tallied one goal and one assist. In addition, M1 Villanova University received assists from Nicholas Schultz, who had one.

Mike Amoroso made 35 saves for M1 West Chester University on 37 shots. The Golden Rams incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Nicholas Desimone took the loss and made 16 saves before being replaced by Michael Harper who made 16 saves. M1 Villanova University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.