The M2 North Carolina State University Wolfpack tried to dig themselves out of a three-goal hole, but the M3-North Carolina - Wilmington Seahawks held on for a 3-2 victory.

M3-North Carolina - Wilmington made the score 3-0 on a goal by Giovanni LaManna at 15:52 in the second period, and M2 North Carolina State University got as close as 3-2 when Danny Fredenburg scored 12:05 into the third period.

The Seahawks' penalty kill excelled, as M3-North Carolina - Wilmington gave up one goal despite allowing nine power plays.

The Seahawks' offense operated below their season average. M3-North Carolina - Wilmington averages 5.3 goals per game. The Seahawks kept the Wolfpack's goalie busy throughout the game, and Joseph Hall made 28 saves on 31 shots. M3-North Carolina - Wilmington was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 18 penalty minutes.

The Seahawks were helped by Evan Henry, who tallied one goal. Henry scored on the power play 16:04 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M3-North Carolina - Wilmington. M3-North Carolina - Wilmington had taken the advantage when M2 North Carolina State University's Addison Oliver got sent off for cross checking. Erik Kirkham picked up the assist. M3-North Carolina - Wilmington also got a goal from Peter Dewar as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-North Carolina - Wilmington were Henry Frantz, Bennett Clark, Danny Brescia, and Grant Poupard, who each chipped in one.

The Wolfpack did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M2 North Carolina State University puts an average of 6.3 pucks into the net per game. The Wolfpack's offense rang up 52 shots on the Seahawks' net.

In addition, M2 North Carolina State University received assists from Andrew Kristof and Garrett Sunda, who contributed two each.

Nick Lenker made 50 saves for M3-North Carolina - Wilmington on 52 shots. The Seahawks registered one goal on four power play opportunities. M2 North Carolina State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.