M2 Cincinnati University of survived a determined comeback attempt by M2 Akron University of on the way to a 4-3 win.

M2 Cincinnati University of made the score 4-2 on a goal by Oliver Swarts at 4:49 in the third period, and M2 Akron University of got as close as 4-3 when Kyle Althen scored 5:42 into the third period.

M2 Cincinnati University of pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 12 penalty minutes.

M2 Cincinnati University of stifled M2 Akron University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Cincinnati University of got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. M2 Cincinnati University of put 47 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.5 it averages per game.

M2 Cincinnati University of additionally got points from Damien Lona, who also registered one goal and one assist. M2 Cincinnati University of also had goals scored by William Naber and Bryce Mason, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 Cincinnati University of came via Matthew Lindley, who had two and Chris Dibiase and Max Hageman, who contributed one each.

M2 Akron University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

M2 Akron University of was helped by David Cox, who tallied one goal. Cox scored 12:05 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M2 Cincinnati University of. Nick Barbieri picked up the assist. M2 Akron University of also got points from Althen, who also had one goal and one assist and Joel Ruane, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Akron University of were Jared Taylor, who had one.

Colin Cormier rejected 23 shots on goal for M2 Cincinnati University of. M2 Akron University of's Korey Davis stopped 43 shots out of the 47 that he faced. M2 Akron University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.