Princeton University survived a determined comeback attempt by M2 New Jersey Institute Technology on the way to a 5-4 win.

Princeton University made the score 5-3 on a goal by Robert Buline at 11:54 in the third period, and M2 New Jersey Institute Technology got as close as 5-4 when David Ferrero scored 19:30 into the third period.

In a losing effort, M2 New Jersey Institute Technology was led by Michael Crincoli, who grabbed two goals and one assist. Crincoli scored the first of his two goals at 15:19 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Philip Lelikov assisted on the tally. Crincoli's next tally made the score 2-1 M2 New Jersey Institute Technology with 14 seconds left in the first period. Chris Murphy picked up the assist.

Princeton University forced M2 New Jersey Institute Technology goalie Andrew Irizarry to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots. Princeton University took advantage of M2 New Jersey Institute Technology's penalties, tallying two goals off of three power play opportunities. Princeton University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Princeton University also got points from Andrew Bennett, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Princeton University included Ryan Gizzie, Antoine Crepin Heroux, and Matthew Kelly, who scored one goal each. More assists for Princeton University came via Alex Vukasin and Peter Kuenne, who each chipped in one.

M2 New Jersey Institute Technology's offense rang up 41 shots on Princeton University's net.

In addition, M2 New Jersey Institute Technology received assists from Gregory Hopler, who had one and Matthew Lepinski, who had two.

Graham Turk rejected 37 shots on goal for Princeton University. Princeton University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Irizarry recorded 28 saves for M2 New Jersey Institute Technology. M2 New Jersey Institute Technology incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.