M3-Florida University of tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M3-South Carolina University of held on for a 3-2 victory.

M3-South Carolina University of made the score 3-1 on a goal by Ian Schneider at 6:37 in the third period, and M3-Florida University of got as close as 3-2 when Kevin Masaro scored 17:24 into the third period.

M3-South Carolina University of pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 52 penalty minutes.

M3-South Carolina University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven M3-Florida University of power plays. M3-Florida University of was unable to stop M3-South Carolina University of from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-South Carolina University of eventually piled up 42 shots on goal.

M3-South Carolina University of also got points from Alec Martone, who also registered one goal and one assist. Zach Roepke also scored for M3-South Carolina University of. In addition, M3-South Carolina University of received assists from Jacob Tengi, who had one.

M3-Florida University of's offense operated below its season average. M3-Florida University of averages 5.6 goals per game. M3-Florida University of forced M3-South Carolina University of goalie Gray Marchese to work between the pipes, taking 41 shots. M3-Florida University of got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. M3-Florida University of struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 50 penalty minutes for 10 opposing power plays.

More assists for M3-Florida University of came via Anthony Bourret, who had one.

Gray Marchese made 39 saves for M3-South Carolina University of on 41 shots. Frederic Bourret rejected 39 shots on goal for M3-Florida University of.