The M2 Elon University Phoenix beat M2 North Carolina University of, 4-2, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

The Phoenix were led by Ryan Hallahan, who had one goal. Hallahan scored 13:04 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M2 Elon University.

M2 Elon University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Elon University additionally got points from Hayden Lowry, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 Elon University also got a goal from John MacDonald as well. In addition, M2 Elon University received assists from Mac McCann, Matt Williamson, and Connor McCormick, who each chipped in one.

M2 North Carolina University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M2 North Carolina University of did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M2 North Carolina University of averages 4.4 goals per game. M2 North Carolina University of forced the Phoenix goalie Colin Langham to work between the pipes, taking 45 shots. M2 North Carolina University of's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 North Carolina University of finished with 16 penalty minutes.

M2 North Carolina University of was helped by Andrew Jordan, who registered one goal. Jordan scored on the power play 8:53 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 Elon University. M2 North Carolina University of had gotten the advantage when M2 Elon University's Evan Weisburger was sent off for hooking. Aj Hamel picked up the assist. Edward Baran also scored for M2 North Carolina University of. Other players who recorded assists for M2 North Carolina University of were Sean Spero and Nathaniel Haas, who contributed one each.

Langham recorded 43 saves for the Phoenix. Trent Holmes made 18 saves for M2 North Carolina University of on 22 shots. M2 North Carolina University of registered two goals on six power play opportunities.