M3-Liberty University tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but M3-George Mason University would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 6-5.

M3-George Mason University took a 6-3 lead during the third period, only to have M3-Liberty University storm back on a Zach Moore goal 13:29 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Tarek Zagade had a great game for M3-George Mason University, netting four goals. Zagade notched his first tally 8:09 into the first period. He then added goals at 16:51 into the first and at 17:20 into the second.

M3-Liberty University was unable to stop M3-George Mason University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-George Mason University eventually piled up 34 shots on goal.

M3-George Mason University additionally got points from Tyler Dagostino, who also had one goal and one assist. M3-George Mason University also got a goal from Alexander Mandeville as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-George Mason University were Seve Cordova, who had four and Tyler Lovejoy and Nicholaus Baker, who contributed one each.

M3-Liberty University forced M3-George Mason University goalie Nick Wayland to work between the pipes, taking 41 shots.

M3-Liberty University was helped by Caleb Weesner, who tallied one goal. Weesner scored 18:01 into the second period to make the score 5-3 M3-George Mason University. M3-Liberty University also got points from Jeremy Martin, who also registered one goal and one assist. M3-Liberty University also had goals scored by Matthew Graham and Markus Deas, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Liberty University came via Parker Mcintyre, who had two and Jonathan Klakring, Carl Harter, Tyler Sands, and Kyle Jassmann, who each chipped in one.

Nick Wayland made 36 saves for M3-George Mason University on 41 shots. M3-George Mason University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Jake Petsch recorded 28 saves for M3-Liberty University. M3-Liberty University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.