The M1 Rhode Island ^ University of Rams tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the M1 Lebanon Valley College Flying Dutchmen would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

M1 Lebanon Valley College made the score 3-1 on a goal by Zack McKown at 10:15 in the third period, and M1 Rhode Island ^ University of got as close as 3-2 when Robbie Buehrer scored 17:02 into the third period.

Jacob Thomas had two goals to lead the Flying Dutchmen to victory. Thomas found the back of the net 7:39 into the first period to make the score 1-1 and again while 10:25 into the first to make the score 2-1 M1 Lebanon Valley College.

M1 Lebanon Valley College put 34 shots on net during the contest, more than the 19.0 it averages per game.

Other players who recorded assists for M1 Lebanon Valley College were Andy Thurby, who had two and Joey LaBonte, Bryan Hovanec, and Michael Straub, who each chipped in one.

The Rams' offense was clicking better than usual and put 26 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.8 shots per game they average.

M1 Rhode Island ^ University of was helped by William Damore, who racked up one goal. Damore scored on the power play 4:40 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Rhode Island ^ University of. The Rams had gained a power play chance when Travis Acker was whistled for checking from behind. Ray Boudiette assisted on the tally. In addition, M1 Rhode Island ^ University of received assists from Mark Luciano, who had two.

Brenden Manquen recorded 24 saves for the Flying Dutchmen. M1 Lebanon Valley College incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Jake Gulemi rejected 31 shots on goal for M1 Rhode Island ^ University of. The Rams incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.