M2 Louisville University of gutted out a close 4-2 win against M2 Dayton University of.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Henry Smith secured the win for M2 Louisville University of with a goal in the third period.

Smith had a great game for M2 Louisville University of, netting two goals.

M2 Louisville University of's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Louisville University of gave up one goal despite allowing nine power plays.

M2 Louisville University of put 28 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.8 it averages per game. M2 Louisville University of's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 Louisville University of finished with 40 penalty minutes.

M2 Louisville University of also had goals scored by Michael Rooney and Derek Piekarczyk, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Louisville University of received assists from Yannis Soukas, who had three and Deron Steinbrecher, Jerome Schlaff, Nolan Matsen, Nathan Newport, and Conner Brochu, who each chipped in one.

With 31 shots on target during the contest, M2 Dayton University of exceeded the 0.7 shots it averages per game this year. M2 Dayton University of could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 22 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Dayton University of was led by David Nowak, who had one goal and one assist. Nowak scored on the power play 8:32 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 Louisville University of. M2 Dayton University of earned a power play opportunity when Jacob Nowry was put in the box for boarding. John Beaudoin picked up the assist. Andrew Parrilli also scored for M2 Dayton University of.

Nick Nuss made 29 saves for M2 Louisville University of on 31 shots. M2 Louisville University of registered one goal on five power play opportunities. M2 Dayton University of's Riley Wikman stopped 24 shots out of the 27 that he faced.