M2 Bowling Green State University tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M2 Dayton University of held on for a 5-4 victory.

M2 Dayton University of made the score 5-2 on a goal by David Nowak at 8:39 in the third period, and M2 Bowling Green State University got as close as 5-4 when Nolan Culver scored 18:13 into the third period.

The 53 shots that M2 Dayton University of put on net surpassed M2 Dayton University of's average of 0.5 shots per game this season. M2 Dayton University of found itself short handed often, totaling 20 penalty minutes and allowing 10 power plays.

M2 Dayton University of additionally got points from Jack Newtown, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M2 Dayton University of also got a goal from Jake Gottorff as well. More assists for M2 Dayton University of came via John Beaudoin, who had three and Scott Mcaliney and Hunt Lucas, who each chipped in one.

M2 Bowling Green State University put 50 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.3 it averages per game. M2 Bowling Green State University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 34 penalty minutes.

M2 Bowling Green State University also got points from Alex Piazza, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Xander Homer also scored for M2 Bowling Green State University. In addition, M2 Bowling Green State University received assists from Joey Duffy, who had one and Bradley Ahbe and Austin Ahbe, who each chipped in two.

M2 Dayton University of's Oliver Flesher stopped 46 shots out of the 50 that he faced. M2 Dayton University of registered four goals on 10 power play opportunities. Ryan Evans rejected 48 shots on goal for M2 Bowling Green State University. M2 Bowling Green State University ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Homer was ejected from the game.