The M1 Drexel University Dragons tried to dig themselves out of a two-goal hole, but the M1 West Chester University Golden Rams held on for a 2-1 victory.

M1 West Chester University took a 2-0 lead during the second period, only to have M1 Drexel University storm back on a Carson Newton goal 1:40 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

The Dragons were stymied by the Golden Rams' netminder Michael Rice, who stopped 39 shots during the victory. Rice managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.0 prior to the game.

M1 West Chester University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The Golden Rams did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M1 West Chester University puts an average of 5.5 pucks into the net per game.

The Golden Rams were helped by Michael Petriccione, who had one goal. Petriccione scored 15:23 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 West Chester University. M1 West Chester University also got a goal from james Davis as well.

M1 Drexel University's offense operated below its season average. The Dragons average 4.3 goals per game. M1 Drexel University's offense rang up 40 shots on M1 West Chester University's net.

In addition, M1 Drexel University received assists from Kenny OBrien, who had one.

The Golden Rams incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The Dragons' Zachary Kantner stopped 20 shots out of the 22 that he faced. M1 Drexel University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.