The M1 Cortland State University of NY Red Dragons gutted out a close 5-3 win against the M1 Cornell University Big Red.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Jack Travers secured the win for M1 Cortland State University of NY with a goal in the third period.

M1 Cornell University's power play was ineffective against the Red Dragons' penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

M1 Cortland State University of NY was paced by Travers, who grabbed one goal. Travers scored 14:52 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M1 Cortland State University of NY. Matthew Conroy picked up the assist.

The Big Red were unable to stop the Red Dragons from sending pucks towards the net, and M1 Cortland State University of NY eventually piled up 37 shots on goal. The Red Dragons got an offensive boost from their blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M1 Cortland State University of NY also got points from Taylor Traenkle, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Cortland State University of NY included Tate Cretti, Michael Whelan, and Adam Cieslewicz, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Cortland State University of NY came via Andrew Bourdeau, who had two and Thomas Tirelli, Nolan pues, and Anthony DAccolti, who each chipped in one.

M1 Cornell University forced M1 Cortland State University of NY's netminders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, finishing with 44 shots and forcing 41 saves. Hunter Andersen made eight stops and Elliott Messmer made 33. The Big Red did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M1 Cornell University averages 5.1 goals per game. The Big Red's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

M1 Cornell University was helped by Paul Variano, who registered one goal. Variano scored 6:48 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Michael Habib provided the assist. M1 Cornell University also had goals scored by Brendan Brown and Dylan Parker, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Cornell University were Thomas Suesser, Ryan Hornung, and Dillon Jones, who contributed one each.

The Red Dragons incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. The Big Red's Cameron Yang stopped 32 shots out of the 37 that he faced. M1 Cornell University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.