M3-Clemson University survived a determined comeback attempt by M3-Georgia Institute of Technology on the way to a 5-3 win.

A goal by Zander Buttress put M3-Clemson University up 5-2 in the third period, but M3-Georgia Institute of Technology pulled to within two on Michael Brzozowski's tally 17:38 into the third period.

M3-Clemson University was led by Alec Swindeman, who registered one goal. Swindeman scored 13:08 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M3-Clemson University. Matthew Wilson assisted on the tally.

Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. With 38 shots on target during the contest, M3-Clemson University exceeded the 1.7 shot it averages per game this year.

M3-Clemson University additionally got points from John Rogeri, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Austin McCall, who also grabbed one goal and two assists, and Buttress, who also finished with one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Ryan Wakeford also scored for M3-Clemson University. In addition, M3-Clemson University received assists from Chandler Paff, who had one.

The 27 shots that M3-Georgia Institute of Technology put on net surpassed M3-Georgia Institute of Technology's average of 3.0 shots per game this season.

M3-Georgia Institute of Technology also had goals scored by Joey Schutz and Cole Wright, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Georgia Institute of Technology were Andrew Cryan, Kenny McCrary, and Mathew Quon, who each chipped in one.

M3-Clemson University's Toby Sandblom stopped 24 shots out of the 27 that he faced. M3-Clemson University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Colin Heim rejected 33 shots on goal for M3-Georgia Institute of Technology. M3-Georgia Institute of Technology incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.