M3-South Florida University of tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M3-Central Florida University of held on for a 3-1 victory.

A goal by Christian Rodriguez put M3-Central Florida University of up 3-0 in the second period, but M3-South Florida University of pulled to within two on Matthew Meyer's tally 1:46 into the third period.

M3-South Florida University of was stymied by M3-Central Florida University of's netminder Brody Sharp, who stopped 39 shots during the victory. The solid play of Sharp will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.71.

M3-Central Florida University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M3-South Florida University of power plays. M3-Central Florida University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 32 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.2 shots per game it averages.

M3-Central Florida University of was helped by Casey Greenberg, who registered one goal. Greenberg scored 3:35 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M3-Central Florida University of. Jd Rassett assisted on the tally. William Roos also scored for M3-Central Florida University of. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Central Florida University of were Shane O Donnell and Ben Hyman, who each chipped in one.

M3-South Florida University of stifled M3-Central Florida University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-South Florida University of did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M3-South Florida University of averages 8.2 goals per game. M3-Central Florida University of was unable to stop M3-South Florida University of from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-South Florida University of eventually piled up 40 shots on goal.

In addition, M3-South Florida University of received assists from Stephen DeMarco and Michael Pelletier, who contributed one each.

M3-Central Florida University of incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Grant Petty recorded 29 saves for M3-South Florida University of. M3-South Florida University of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors.