Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as M1 Temple University defeated the M1 Villanova University Wildcats in a shootout 7-6 (1-0 SO).

M1 Temple University saw a three-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. M1 Temple University made the score 6-3 on a short handed goal by Stephen Kennedy at 14:09 in the third period. M1 Villanova University evened things up at 6-6 on a short handed goal by Kevin Kiley at 19:53 in the third period.

M1 Temple University's offense rang up 41 shots on the Wildcats' net. M1 Temple University found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, M1 Temple University averages 3.8 goals per contest.

M1 Temple University additionally got points from Dan Nucero, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Joey Powell, who also had one goal and two assists. M1 Temple University also got a goal from Ryan Dumbach as well. More assists for M1 Temple University came via Patrick Hanrahan, who had three.

M1 Villanova University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. The Wildcats average 3.7 goals per game. M1 Villanova University found itself short handed often, totaling 16 penalty minutes and allowing eight power plays. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. The Wildcats put 52 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.5 they average per game.

M1 Villanova University was led by Nicholas Schultz, who racked up one goal and three assists. Schultz scored 11:26 into the first period to make the score 1-1. John Skaggs assisted on the tally. M1 Villanova University also got points from Skaggs, who also registered one goal and two assists and Chris Sabanos, who also tallied one goal and two assists. Others who scored for M1 Villanova University included David Troiano and Sean Mckernan, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Villanova University received assists from John J Gyurina and Jon Meyer, who contributed one each.

M1 Temple University's Scott Salamon stopped 46 shots out of the 52 that he faced. M1 Temple University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Nicholas Desimone made 34 saves for the Wildcats on 40 shots. M1 Villanova University registered one goal on five power play opportunities.