Michael Tardino netted a hat trick to lead M3-Farmingdale State College over Quinnipiac, 10-6.

Tardino notched his first tally 14:38 into the first period. He then added goals at 11:02 into the third and at 14:41 into the third.

Quinnipiac's power play was ineffective against M3-Farmingdale State College's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

M3-Farmingdale State College's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on nine Quinnipiac power plays. M3-Farmingdale State College surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M3-Farmingdale State College averages 6.5 goals per game. M3-Farmingdale State College got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. By firing 54 shots on goal, M3-Farmingdale State College exceeded the 1.1 shot it averages per game this year. M3-Farmingdale State College could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Farmingdale State College also got points from Frankie Azzara, who also registered one goal and one assist, Spiros Markopoulos, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, and Joseph Petrizzo, who also finished with two goals and two assists. Others who scored for M3-Farmingdale State College included Bryan Conklin, Albert Markopoulos, and Philip Jewell, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Farmingdale State College received assists from Russell Seward and Anthony Ambrosino, who contributed two each.

Quinnipiac excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Quinnipiac bested its season scoring average. This season, Quinnipiac averages 3.0 goals per contest. Quinnipiac's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. Quinnipiac put 37 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.8 it averages per game. Quinnipiac was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 26 penalty minutes.

Quinnipiac was helped by Stephen Neal, who had one goal. Neal scored 8:41 into the third period to make the score 6-4 M3-Farmingdale State College. Quinnipiac additionally got points from Alex Posillico, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Quinnipiac also had goals scored by colin Conte, Brandon Vattima, David Brennan, and John Regan, who scored one goal each. More assists for Quinnipiac came via Jack Hunter and Jake Healey, who each chipped in one.

Stephen Montgomery recorded 31 saves for M3-Farmingdale State College. Josh Beron rejected 44 shots on goal for Quinnipiac.