Brian Gnad had two goals and two assists to lead the M1 Rutgers University Scarlet Knights to a 7-3 victory over the M1 Duquesne University Dukes.

Gnad scored on the power play at 41 seconds into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 Rutgers University and again while 8:05 into the second to make the score 4-2 M1 Rutgers University.

M1 Rutgers University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. The Scarlet Knights surpassed their usual scoring output this season. M1 Rutgers University has scored at the pace of 3.5 goals per game during the current campaign. By firing 33 shots on goal, the Scarlet Knights exceeded the 2.3 shots they average per game this year. M1 Rutgers University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Rutgers University additionally got points from Jake Pyhel, who also registered one goal and one assist. CJ Maksut also scored for M1 Rutgers University. More assists for M1 Rutgers University came via Kevin Fitch, who had four and James Felice, Griffin Privitera, Mitch Crenshaw, and Rob Bolinder, who contributed one each.

M1 Duquesne University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 26 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.7 shots per game it averages.

The Dukes were helped by Tim Freed, who grabbed one goal. Freed scored 15:41 into the second period to make the score 4-3 M1 Rutgers University. Luke Wagner picked up the assist. M1 Duquesne University also had goals scored by Nolan Trombetta and Eric Smith, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Duquesne University received assists from Matthew Carrig, Thomas Diffendal, and Jason Bruce, who each chipped in one.

Christopher Marsillo recorded 23 saves for the Scarlet Knights. M1 Rutgers University registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Michael Dginto made 26 saves for M1 Duquesne University on 33 shots. The Dukes incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.