Brett Murch had two goals to lead M3-East Carolina University to a 3-1 victory over the M3-North Carolina - Wilmington Seahawks.

Murch scored on the power play at 25 seconds into the second period to make the score 1-0 M3-East Carolina University and again while 19:23 into the third to make the score 2-1 M3-East Carolina University.

M3-East Carolina University was led by goalie Justin schomburg, who finished with 36 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of schomburg will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.5.

M3-East Carolina University's penalty kill excelled, as M3-East Carolina University gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

M3-East Carolina University racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 11 minors and one major for 47 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 34.0 minutes per game M3-East Carolina University had been spending in the box. M3-East Carolina University's offense operated below its season average. M3-East Carolina University puts an average of 9.0 pucks into the net per game.

Erik Evans also scored for M3-East Carolina University. In addition, M3-East Carolina University received assists from Matthew Zimmerman, Charles Shaw, and Rob Casey, who contributed one each.

M3-North Carolina - Wilmington's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 10 minors and one major for 35 minutes in penalty time. The Seahawks had been averaging 28.0 minutes in penalties per game. M3-North Carolina - Wilmington was held below its usual level of production. The Seahawks average 5.0 goals per game. M3-North Carolina - Wilmington forced M3-East Carolina University goalie schomburg to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots.

The Seahawks were led by Tyler Evangelous, who scored the team's only goal. Evangelous scored on the power play 13 seconds into the third period to make the score 1-1. Giovanni LaManna assisted on the tally.

M3-East Carolina University registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. M3-East Carolina University ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Casey was ejected from the game. Nick Lenker made 18 saves for M3-North Carolina - Wilmington on 20 shots.