Nick Zenger gave M3-Xavier University the lead in the first period, and M3-Ball State University was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 5-3.

M3-Xavier University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 35 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.5 shot per game it averages.

M3-Xavier University also got points from Harlan Lovullo, who also registered one goal and one assist and Zenger, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M3-Xavier University also had goals scored by Connor Crory and Elliott Crimmen, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Xavier University came via Jacob Green, who had one.

M3-Ball State University stifled M3-Xavier University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. By firing 50 shots on goal, M3-Ball State University exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Ball State University was led by Brock Frazer, who racked up one goal and two assists. Frazer scored on the power play 8:38 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-Xavier University. M3-Ball State University earned a power play opportunity when Dar Faroughi was put in the box for cross checking. Others who scored for M3-Ball State University included Reese Miller and David Shingler, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Ball State University received assists from Kyle Terhune, who had one.

Peter Chopra recorded 47 saves for M3-Xavier University. M3-Xavier University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M3-Ball State University's Macklan Hayes stopped 30 shots out of the 35 that he faced. M3-Ball State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.