The M1 Delaware ^ University of Blue Hens survived a determined comeback attempt by the M1 Rutgers University Scarlet Knights on the way to a 6-5 win.

A goal by Matthew Santucci put M1 Delaware ^ University of up 6-4 in the third period, but M1 Rutgers University pulled to within one on Brian Gnad's tally 12:19 into the third period.

The Blue Hens' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. M1 Delaware ^ University of put 33 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.1 it averages per game.

The Blue Hens were led by Maxwell Freeman, who tallied two goals. Freeman scored the first of his two goals at 10:49 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M1 Delaware ^ University of. Vincent Zingarelli assisted on the tally. Freeman's next tally made the score 4-3 M1 Delaware ^ University of with 3:19 left in the second period. Cole Zucker picked up the assist. M1 Delaware ^ University of additionally got points from Zingarelli, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Delaware ^ University of also had goals scored by Michael Conte and Dan Going, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Delaware ^ University of were Justin Hoch, John Redgate, Shane Mullin, Corey Leskanic, and Nick Ustaski, who each chipped in one.

The Scarlet Knights forced M1 Delaware ^ University of goalie Patrick Rochefort to work between the pipes, taking 45 shots.

M1 Rutgers University also got points from Matt Langlois, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Tyler Rule, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Griffin Privitera also scored for M1 Rutgers University. More assists for M1 Rutgers University came via Kevin Crehan, Robert Pellegrino, Kevin Fitch, Kevin Rivera, Wesley Austin, and CJ Maksut, who contributed one each.

The Blue Hens' Rochefort stopped 40 shots out of the 45 that he faced. M1 Delaware ^ University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Christopher Marsillo made 27 saves for M1 Rutgers University on 33 shots. The Scarlet Knights incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.