M3-Richmond University of 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, 5-4.

M3-George Mason University made the score 4-1 on a goal by Seve Cordova at 7:00 in the third period, and M3-Richmond University of got as close as 4-3 when Ryan Pfingst scored 11:50 into the third period.

Cordova had four goals to lead M3-George Mason University to victory. Cordova's first goal came 1:31 into the second period. He then added goals at 4:37 into the second and at 18:03 into the third.

M3-George Mason University forced M3-Richmond University of goalie Ben Napierala to work between the pipes, taking 46 shots.

M3-George Mason University also got a goal from David Guinee as well. In addition, M3-George Mason University received assists from Tarek Zagade, Tyler Lovejoy, Andrew Bayer, Tyler Dagostino, and Daniel Gassel, who each chipped in one.

M3-Richmond University of stifled M3-George Mason University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

M3-Richmond University of was helped by Michael Blaum, who finished with two goals. Blaum scored the first of his two goals at 8:48 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M3-George Mason University. Pfingst picked up the assist. Blaum's next tally made the score 4-4 with 3:10 left in the third period. Pfingst assisted on the tally. M3-Richmond University of additionally got points from Pfingst, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points and James Henry, who also racked up one goal and one assist. More assists for M3-Richmond University of came via Dean Klein, Thomas Henry, and Travis Kennedy, who contributed one each.

Bryan Kraus made 16 saves for M3-George Mason University on 20 shots. M3-George Mason University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Napierala rejected 41 shots on goal for M3-Richmond University of. M3-Richmond University of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.