The M1 Penn State University Berks Nittany Lions survived a determined comeback attempt by the M1 Duquesne University Dukes on the way to a 6-5 win.

M1 Penn State University Berks took a 3-0 lead during the second period, only to have M1 Duquesne University storm back on a Zak Kindya goal 3:30 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

The Nittany Lions forced the Dukes goalie Michael Dginto to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots. M1 Penn State University Berks found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. The Nittany Lions average 3.8 goals per game.

M1 Penn State University Berks was helped by Jesse Abarca, who registered three goals and one assist. M1 Penn State University Berks also got points from Zachary Higgins, who also tallied one goal and four assists to lead the team in points and Logan Morris, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M1 Penn State University Berks also got a goal from Kent Lantz as well. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Penn State University Berks were John Maniscalco, Eric Kantner, Tyler Lantz, and Alec Dellavecchia, who each chipped in one.

M1 Duquesne University stifled the Nittany Lions' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Dukes' offense was clicking better than usual and put 29 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.3 shots per game they average. M1 Duquesne University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, the Dukes average 2.9 goals per contest. The defensemen of M1 Duquesne University were also effective in M1 Penn State University Berks' zone, and came away with three goals.

M1 Duquesne University additionally got points from Thomas Diffendal, who also had two goals and one assist. In addition, M1 Duquesne University received assists from Michael Iannello, who had one and Jason Bruce, who had three.

Matthew Hilbert recorded 24 saves for the Nittany Lions. M1 Penn State University Berks incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Michael Dginto made 32 saves for the Dukes on 38 shots. M1 Duquesne University incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.