M3-Florida University of survived a determined comeback attempt by the M3-Tampa-University of Spartans on the way to a 5-4 win.

M3-Florida University of took a 5-2 lead during the second period, only to have M3-Tampa-University of storm back on a Matt Antonacci goal 19:51 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

M3-Florida University of was led by Anthony Bourret, who tallied one goal. Bourret scored 6:34 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M3-Florida University of. Brendan Nicholson provided the assist.

M3-Florida University of kept the Spartans' goalie busy throughout the game, and Christian Hamlett made 44 saves on 49 shots. The defensemen of M3-Florida University of were also effective in M3-Tampa-University of's zone, and came away with three goals.

Others who scored for M3-Florida University of included Kevin Masaro, who had two and Garret Quillen and Jeremiah Ordos, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Florida University of were Daniel Clifford, who had one and Ryan Geffin, who had two.

The Spartans put 61 shots on net during the contest, more than the 10.2 they average per game.

M3-Tampa-University of was helped by Garrett Torrico, who had two goals and one assist. Torrico scored the first of his two goals at 6:19 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M3-Florida University of. Antonacci picked up the assist. Torrico's next tally made the score 5-3 M3-Florida University of with 5:46 left in the third period. Nicholas Martin provided the assist. M3-Tampa-University of also got points from Antonacci, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M3-Tampa-University of also got a goal from Joe Tully as well. More assists for M3-Tampa-University of came via Evan Stawarz, who had two.

M3-Florida University of's Frederic Bourret stopped 57 shots out of the 61 that he faced. M3-Florida University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. The Spartans incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.