M2 Saint Louis University came close to giving away a three-goal lead to M2 Dayton University of, but did just enough to escape with a 5-4 victory.

M2 Saint Louis University led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M2 Saint Louis University's Niall Caparon scored at 7:23 in the first period to put M2 Saint Louis University up 3-0.

M2 Saint Louis University was led by Alex Smith, who registered one goal and one assist. Smith scored 14:46 into the third period to make the score 5-4 M2 Saint Louis University. Tim Kmet assisted on the tally.

M2 Dayton University of was unable to stop M2 Saint Louis University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Saint Louis University eventually piled up 35 shots on goal.

M2 Saint Louis University also got points from Kmet, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M2 Saint Louis University also got a goal from Isaac Rider as well. In addition, M2 Saint Louis University received assists from Carter Alcock, who had one and Curran Eigelberger and Adam Dettenmeier, who contributed two each.

The defensemen of M2 Dayton University of were also effective in M2 Saint Louis University's zone, and came away with two goals. M2 Dayton University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 40 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.3 shots per game it averages.

M2 Dayton University of was helped by Hunt Lucas, who finished with one goal. Lucas scored 11:12 into the first period to make the score 3-2 M2 Saint Louis University. Jack Huscroft picked up the assist. M2 Dayton University of additionally got points from Connor Owen, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M2 Dayton University of included Ryan Curtin and Scott Mcaliney, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Dayton University of came via Kirk Gilleland, george munschaner, and Todd Price, who each chipped in one.

Alec Derks made 36 saves for M2 Saint Louis University on 40 shots. M2 Saint Louis University ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play. Riley Wikman recorded 30 saves for M2 Dayton University of. M2 Dayton University of finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage.