John Redgate scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and the M1 Delaware ^ University of Blue Hens held off the challenges of the M1 Lebanon Valley College Flying Dutchmen in a tough 3-1 win.

M1 Delaware ^ University of took over the lead for good with a goal by Redgate at 18:15 in the first period. The Blue Hens earned a power play opportunity when Bryan Hovanec was put in the box for slashing. Alex Guerere picked up the assist.

M1 Delaware ^ University of's Dylan Troiano was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 27 saves and let only one puck past him. Troiano certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.8 entering the contest.

The Blue Hens' penalty kill excelled, as M1 Delaware ^ University of gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

The Blue Hens stifled M1 Lebanon Valley College's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. With 26 shots on target during the contest, M1 Delaware ^ University of exceeded the 4.0 shots it averages per game this year. The Blue Hens were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 19 penalty minutes.

M1 Delaware ^ University of was led by Maxwell Freeman, who had one goal and one assist. Freeman scored 15:18 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 Delaware ^ University of. Guerere assisted on the tally. Corey Leskanic also scored for M1 Delaware ^ University of. More assists for M1 Delaware ^ University of came via Matthew Santucci and Nick Ustaski, who each chipped in one.

The Flying Dutchmen's offense operated below their season average. M1 Lebanon Valley College averages 5.0 goals per game. The 28 shots that the Flying Dutchmen put on net surpassed M1 Lebanon Valley College's average of 18.7 shots per game this season.

The Flying Dutchmen were led by Andy Thurby, who scored the team's only goal. Thurby scored 16:43 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Delaware ^ University of. Jacob Thomas provided the assist.

The Blue Hens registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Matthew Healy recorded 23 saves for M1 Lebanon Valley College. The Flying Dutchmen incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.