M3-Florida Gulf Coast University had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-2 win over M3-South Florida University of.

M3-Florida Gulf Coast University was sparked by James Williams, who had one goal and one assist. Williams scored on the power play 8:22 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M3-Florida Gulf Coast University. M3-Florida Gulf Coast University had taken the advantage when M3-South Florida University of's Zachary Raschke got sent off for interference. Daniel Fritz assisted on the tally.

M3-Florida Gulf Coast University forced M3-South Florida University of goalie Grant Petty to work between the pipes, taking 48 shots.

M3-Florida Gulf Coast University also got points from Corey Morgan, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Vince Dinunzio, who also registered two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. Eric Mabie also scored for M3-Florida Gulf Coast University. More assists for M3-Florida Gulf Coast University came via Gabe Lamontagne, who had two and Kitt Koolwick, Adam Fowler, and Spencer Bell, who each chipped in one.

M3-South Florida University of's offense operated below its season average. M3-South Florida University of puts an average of 6.1 pucks into the net per game. M3-South Florida University of's offense rang up 33 shots on M3-Florida Gulf Coast University's net. M3-South Florida University of found itself short handed often, totaling 16 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

M3-South Florida University of was helped by Michael Pelletier, who racked up one goal and one assist. Pelletier scored on the power play 18:13 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-Florida Gulf Coast University. M3-South Florida University of had gotten the advantage when M3-Florida Gulf Coast University's Williams was sent off for hooking. David Goff provided the assist. M3-South Florida University of additionally got points from Goff, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, M3-South Florida University of received assists from Joseph Heckes, who had two.

Jared Burch recorded 31 saves for M3-Florida Gulf Coast University. M3-Florida Gulf Coast University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. M3-South Florida University of's Petty stopped 41 shots out of the 48 that he faced. M3-South Florida University of registered two goals on four power play opportunities.