The game between the M1 Towson University Tigers and M1 Temple University was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M1 Towson University emerged with a 3-2 win.

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

The Tigers were led by Dykstra, who registered one goal and one assist. Dykstra scored 18:10 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M1 Towson University. Nicholas Bickerstaff assisted on the tally.

In the losing effort, M1 Temple University was sparked by Dan Nucero, who racked up two goals. Nucero scored the first of his two goals at 11:23 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Temple University. Matthew Krulikowski picked up the assist. Nucero's next tally made the score 2-2 with 9:52 left in the third period.

M1 Towson University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Temple University to score on any of its three power plays. The Tigers forced M1 Temple University goalie Scott Salamon to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots.

M1 Towson University also got points from Bickerstaff, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M1 Towson University also got a goal from Tyler Darby as well. In addition, M1 Towson University received assists from Chris Szoka and Ryan Buccigrossi, who each chipped in one.

M1 Temple University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five M1 Towson University power plays.

More assists for M1 Temple University came via Joey Powell, who had one.

Tyler Stewardson made 28 saves for M1 Towson University on 30 shots. The Tigers ended with 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major. M1 Towson University ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Matthew Mcguire was ejected from the game. Salamon recorded 36 saves for M1 Temple University. M1 Temple University incurred 24 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.