The M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks survived a determined comeback attempt by the M1 Pittsburgh University of Panthers on the way to a 4-3 win.

M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania took a 4-1 lead during the second period, only to have M1 Pittsburgh University of storm back on a Jonathan Kashmere goal 17:30 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

The Panthers' power play was ineffective against the Crimson Hawks' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in eight chances. With 20 shots on target during the contest, the Crimson Hawks exceeded the 0.3 shots they average per game this year. M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

The Crimson Hawks were helped by Leo Blore, who tallied one goal. Blore scored 13:20 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania. Anthony Venezia provided the assist. M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania additionally got points from Christopher Mccambridge, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania included Rick Motto and Adam Kondraski, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania were Reid Duguid and Jordan Ducko, who each chipped in one.

M1 Pittsburgh University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania to score on any of its five power plays. The Panthers' offense was clicking better than usual and put 30 shots on goal during the game, better than the 2.1 shots per game they average.

M1 Pittsburgh University of was led by Elliot Tisdale, who registered one goal and one assist. Tisdale scored 4:59 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Pittsburgh University of. Cole Snyder picked up the assist. M1 Pittsburgh University of also got points from Robert Tritschler, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. More assists for M1 Pittsburgh University of came via Jd Oddi, who had one.

Robert Stock rejected 27 shots on goal for the Crimson Hawks. Bradford Thornburgh took the loss and made seven saves before being replaced by Ben Cirba who made nine saves. The Panthers incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.