The M1 Slippery Rock University Pride tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 8-6.

M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania made the score 8-5 on a goal by Joakim Karlsson at 19:05 in the third period, and M1 Slippery Rock University got as close as 8-6 when Joshua Scott scored 19:47 into the third period.

The Crimson Hawks surpassed their usual scoring output this season. M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania has scored at the pace of 3.2 goals per game during the current campaign. By firing 38 shots on goal, the Crimson Hawks exceeded the 1.4 shot they average per game this year.

M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania was helped by Connor Campbell, who racked up three goals. M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania additionally got points from Reid Duguid, who also registered one goal and four assists to lead the team in points, Adam Kondraski, who also finished with one goal and two assists, and Anthony Venezia, who also had one goal and two assists. Nick Sette also scored for M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania. In addition, M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania received assists from Leo Blore, who had one and Rick Motto, who had three.

The Pride outdid their season average for goals scored. M1 Slippery Rock University averages 3.1 goals per game. The Pride were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 14 penalty minutes. M1 Slippery Rock University put 36 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.2 it averages per game.

The Pride were led by Thomas Kimmick, who grabbed two goals. Kimmick scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 18:45 into the first period to make the score 2-2. M1 Slippery Rock University had gained a power play chance when James Martin was whistled for too many men. Alex Shimoloens picked up the assist. Kimmick's next tally on the power play made the score 3-2 M1 Slippery Rock University with 19:09 left in the second period. Brandon Harris assisted on the tally. M1 Slippery Rock University also got points from Zach Dusch, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Slippery Rock University included Hunter Anthony and Josh Mccuean, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Slippery Rock University came via Nate Mettenburg, who had two and Ryan Markiewicz, Nathan Allman, Garrett Godlewski, and Gregory Miller, who each chipped in one.

Austin Moody made 30 saves for the Crimson Hawks on 36 shots. M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Patrick Spaulding rejected 30 shots on goal for the Pride. M1 Slippery Rock University registered two goals on four power play opportunities.