M2 Cincinnati University of gutted out a close 4-2 win against M2 Pittsburgh University of.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Gabriel Parini's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Parini had a great game for M2 Cincinnati University of, netting two goals.

M2 Cincinnati University of's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Cincinnati University of gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M2 Cincinnati University of stifled M2 Pittsburgh University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Cincinnati University of put 27 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.5 it averages per game.

M2 Cincinnati University of also got points from Damien Lona, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 Cincinnati University of also got a goal from William Naber as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Cincinnati University of were Caleb Johnson, Max Hageman, Brandon Zielinski, and Matthew Lindley, who contributed one each.

M2 Pittsburgh University of stifled M2 Cincinnati University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Pittsburgh University of was held below its usual level of production. M2 Pittsburgh University of averages 4.4 goals per game. The 30 shots that M2 Pittsburgh University of put on net surpassed M2 Pittsburgh University of's average of 3.0 shots per game this season.

M2 Pittsburgh University of was helped by Nicholas Bascou, who registered one goal. Bascou scored 10:50 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Pittsburgh University of. Jacob Kuhn provided the assist. Nathaniel Conway also scored for M2 Pittsburgh University of. In addition, M2 Pittsburgh University of received assists from Evan Kershaw, who had one.

Colin Cormier made 28 saves for M2 Cincinnati University of on 30 shots. M2 Cincinnati University of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Zachary Saylor recorded 23 saves for M2 Pittsburgh University of. M2 Pittsburgh University of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.