In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Florida Gulf Coast University escaped with a 3-2 victory over the M1 Western Michigan University Stallions.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Jordan Klotz's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M2 Florida Gulf Coast University was sparked by Klotz, who registered one goal. Klotz scored on the power play 15:32 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 Florida Gulf Coast University. M2 Florida Gulf Coast University had gotten the advantage when M1 Western Michigan University's Casey O doherty was sent off for hooking. Nathan Pelligra provided the assist.

M2 Florida Gulf Coast University stifled the Stallions' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Florida Gulf Coast University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Florida Gulf Coast University puts an average of 9.3 pucks into the net per game. M2 Florida Gulf Coast University's offense rang up 46 shots on M1 Western Michigan University's net.

M2 Florida Gulf Coast University also had goals scored by Dan Echeverri and Eduardo Leon, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Florida Gulf Coast University received assists from Nick Houser, who had one.

The Stallions did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M1 Western Michigan University averages 4.4 goals per game. The Stallions kept M2 Florida Gulf Coast University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Mike Reed made 38 saves on 40 shots.

M1 Western Michigan University was helped by Adam Beuthin, who tallied one goal. Beuthin scored 27 seconds into the second period to make the score 1-0 M1 Western Michigan University. Jared Vincek picked up the assist. M1 Western Michigan University also got a goal from Jesse Cameron as well. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Western Michigan University were Colin Tittle and Matthew Williams, who each chipped in one.

M2 Florida Gulf Coast University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Will Massey made 43 saves for the Stallions on 46 shots. M1 Western Michigan University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.