M2 Marist College gutted out a close 4-2 win against M2 Rider University.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Vincent Masters's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

Masters had two goals to lead M2 Marist College to victory.

M2 Marist College pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 18 penalty minutes.

M2 Marist College's offense rang up 34 shots on M2 Rider University's net. M2 Marist College got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Michael Donato also scored for M2 Marist College. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Marist College were Daniel Roberts, who had three and Justin Genga and Andy Vovk, who contributed one each.

M2 Rider University racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 12 minors and one major for 49 minutes in penalty time. M2 Rider University had been averaging 22.0 minutes in penalties per game.

M2 Rider University was helped by Matthew Fox, who racked up one goal and one assist. Fox scored 15:08 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M2 Rider University. Eric Bozzi provided the assist. M2 Rider University additionally got points from Patrick Grilli, who also finished with one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 Rider University received assists from Conner Fox, who had one.

Matthew Atwell recorded 23 saves for M2 Marist College. M2 Marist College registered three goals on 13 power play opportunities. CJ Lineman made 30 saves for M2 Rider University on 34 shots. M2 Rider University registered one goal on six power play opportunities. For M2 Rider University, John Martino was ejected from the game.