M3-Calvin College survived a determined comeback attempt by M3-Xavier University on the way to a 4-2 win.

M3-Calvin College made the score 4-1 on a goal by Jordan Duncan at 14:51 in the second period, and M3-Xavier University got as close as 4-2 when Connor Scherer scored 9:00 into the third period.

Ryan Racanelli had one goal and two assists to lead M3-Calvin College. Racanelli scored 19:52 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-Calvin College. Duncan provided the assist.

M3-Calvin College put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Xavier University to score on any of its four power plays. M3-Calvin College forced M3-Xavier University goalie Stevie Erwin to work between the pipes, taking 57 shots.

M3-Calvin College additionally got points from Duncan, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M3-Calvin College included Keegan Weckesser and Samuel Shaver, who each put in one. More assists for M3-Calvin College came via Cameron Bell, who had two and Sean Johnson, John Conz, and David Zwiers, who each chipped in one.

M3-Xavier University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Xavier University averages 4.7 goals per game. M3-Xavier University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 22 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.3 shots per game it averages.

M3-Xavier University was helped by Elliott Crimmen, who finished with one goal. Crimmen scored 3:35 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Xavier University. Brian Hack picked up the assist. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Xavier University were Ryan Talty, who had one.

Ryan Gross rejected 20 shots on goal for M3-Calvin College. M3-Calvin College totaled nine minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major and went 0-for-1 on the power play. Erwin recorded 53 saves for M3-Xavier University. M3-Xavier University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.