M3-East Carolina gutted out a close 4-3 win against M3-George Mason University.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Rob Casey at 19:46 of the third period.

Brett Murch had two goals to lead M3-East Carolina to victory. Murch's tallies came at 13:41 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-East Carolina and 9:31 into the second to make the score 3-1 M3-East Carolina.

M3-East Carolina's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five M3-George Mason University power plays. M3-East Carolina's offense operated below its season average. M3-East Carolina puts an average of 6.2 pucks into the net per game.

M3-East Carolina also got points from Casey, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M3-East Carolina also got a goal from Justin Stassi as well. In addition, M3-East Carolina received assists from Kyle puzar, Colin Reilly, and Erik Evans, who each chipped in one.

M3-George Mason University was helped by Jeff Egan, who registered one goal. Egan scored 15:24 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Nicholaus Baker assisted on the tally. M3-George Mason University additionally got points from Seve Cordova, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Tarek Zagade also scored for M3-George Mason University.

Timothy Helmer-hall rejected 17 shots on goal for M3-East Carolina. M3-East Carolina incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Nick Wayland recorded 26 saves for M3-George Mason University. M3-George Mason University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.