Undaunted by a two-goal deficit, M2 Wake Forest University battled back to claim a 4-3 victory over M2 North Carolina University of.

M2 Wake Forest University let multiple leads slip away before eventually digging out of a two hole to pick up the win. M2 Wake Forest University took a 3-2 advantage on a power play goal by Graham Shue at 19:17 in the second period. M2 Wake Forest University found itself down 2-0 after M2 North Carolina University of's Vincent Boudreau put the puck home on the power play at 6:49 in the first period. After tying things up at 3-3 on a goal by Joseph Baglio at 3:40 in the third, M2 Wake Forest University got the game-winner from Duncan Brown at 12:24 in the third period.

M2 Wake Forest University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Wake Forest University gave up one goal despite allowing nine power plays.

M2 Wake Forest University forced M2 North Carolina University of's goaltenders to work all game long, ripping 47 shots and forcing 43 saves. Gabriel Harousseau made nine stops and Trent Holmes made 34. M2 Wake Forest University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 Wake Forest University finished with 16 penalty minutes.

M2 Wake Forest University also had goals scored by Matthew Cecchini and Trevor Incledon, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Wake Forest University received assists from Kyle Saidnawey, Henk Hertong, Pat McCormick, Ben Walker, Robert Baldwin, and Andrew Domonkos, who contributed one each.

M2 Wake Forest University was unable to stop M2 North Carolina University of from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 North Carolina University of eventually piled up 31 shots on goal. M2 North Carolina University of could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 North Carolina University of was helped by Andrew Jordan, who had one goal. Jordan scored short handed 5:52 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 North Carolina University of. A tripping call on Dylan Lyle put M2 North Carolina University of on the penalty kill. Baglio assisted on the tally. M2 North Carolina University of additionally got points from Baglio, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M2 North Carolina University of were Edward Baran, who had one and Benjamin Millar, who had two.

M2 Wake Forest University's Dave Ostrowski stopped 28 shots out of the 31 that he faced. M2 Wake Forest University registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.