The M1 Kent State University Golden Flashes and the M1 Robert Morris Univ Pennsylvania Colonials were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M1 Kent State University made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-2.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Tj West's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

The Golden Flashes were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 20 penalty minutes.

M1 Kent State University was led by Casey Barile, who had two goals. Barile scored the first of his two goals at 9:34 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Kent State University. Kasey Colcombe picked up the assist. Barile's next tally made the score 2-2 with 10:59 left in the third period. Jonathon Buttitta assisted on the tally. Jared Fielden also scored for M1 Kent State University. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Kent State University were Miles Radosevic, who had two.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Pennsylvania's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and one major for 31 minutes in penalty time. The Colonials surpassed its season average of 13.0 penalty minutes per game. M1 Robert Morris Univ Pennsylvania's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five M1 Kent State University power plays. The Colonials were held below their usual level of production. M1 Robert Morris Univ Pennsylvania puts an average of 4.5 pucks into the net per game. The Colonials put 21 shots on net during the contest, more than the 11.4 they average per game.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Pennsylvania was helped by Justin Rehrer, who registered two goals. Rehrer scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 14:40 into the first period to make the score 1-1. The Colonials had gained a power play chance when Fielden was whistled for roughing. Mason Krueger picked up the assist. Rehrer's next tally on the power play made the score 2-1 M1 Robert Morris Univ Pennsylvania with 3:11 left in the first period. Alexander Rowland assisted on the tally. More assists for M1 Robert Morris Univ Pennsylvania came via Cody Brightbill, who had one.

Phillip Haywood made 19 saves for the Golden Flashes on 21 shots. Joakim Axen rejected 25 shots on goal for M1 Robert Morris Univ Pennsylvania. The Colonials registered one goal on three power play opportunities.