M2 La Salle University tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but M2 Rutgers University would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-4.

A goal by Tommy Fisher put M2 Rutgers University up 5-3 in the third period, but M2 La Salle University pulled to within one on Christian Gregory's tally 19:03 into the third period.

M2 Rutgers University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M2 La Salle University power plays. M2 La Salle University was unable to stop M2 Rutgers University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Rutgers University eventually piled up 41 shots on goal. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with three goals.

Others who scored for M2 Rutgers University included John Bastardo and Owen Bizik, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Rutgers University received assists from Tom Savino, who had one and Peter Krzewinski and Daniel Taule, who each chipped in two.

M2 La Salle University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. M2 La Salle University's offense rang up 32 shots on M2 Rutgers University's net.

M2 La Salle University was helped by Jason Spieker, who grabbed one goal. Spieker scored 13:56 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M2 La Salle University. M2 La Salle University also had goals scored by Michael Gaimari and Matt OHanlon, who each put in one. More assists for M2 La Salle University came via Steven Kueny-Rongione, Fred Sockwell, and Dylan Cerebe, who contributed one each.

Michael Liscio recorded 28 saves for M2 Rutgers University. M2 Rutgers University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. M2 La Salle University's John Kenny stopped 36 shots out of the 41 that he faced. M2 La Salle University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.