The M1 Kent State University Golden Flashes took the lead against the M1 Eastern Michigan University Eagles in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-1 victory.

Hainline was all over the ice for the Golden Flashes, as he finished with two goals in the win.

M1 Eastern Michigan University was unable to stop M1 Kent State University from sending pucks towards the net, and the Golden Flashes eventually piled up 36 shots on goal.

Jonathon Buttitta also scored for M1 Kent State University. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Kent State University were Miles Radosevic and Mike Sullivan, who contributed one each.

The Eagles put 23 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.3 they average per game.

M1 Eastern Michigan University was led by Michael Salata, who scored the team's only goal. Salata scored 2:05 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Kent State University.

Sky Buller recorded 22 saves for M1 Kent State University. The Golden Flashes finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage. Sando Arapovic made 33 saves for the Eagles on 36 shots. M1 Eastern Michigan University avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays.