The game between the M3-Tampa-University of Spartans and M3-Florida Gulf Coast University was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M3-Tampa-University of emerged with a 3-2 win.

The Spartans gained the winning advantage on a goal by Carter Haines 14:27 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

M3-Tampa-University of's penalty kill excelled, as the Spartans gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

M3-Tampa-University of was led by Haines, who finished with one goal.

The Spartans were held below their usual level of production. M3-Tampa-University of puts an average of 6.3 pucks into the net per game. The Spartans put 26 shots on net during the contest, more than the 13.3 they average per game. M3-Tampa-University of's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Others who scored for M3-Tampa-University of included Logan Underwood and Jacob Peterson, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Tampa-University of received assists from Konstantin Zuev, Samuel Vidgren, Corey Tudor, and Matt Antonacci, who each chipped in one.

M3-Florida Gulf Coast University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M3-Florida Gulf Coast University averages 6.0 goals per game. M3-Florida Gulf Coast University forced the Spartans goalie Christian Hamlett to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots.

M3-Florida Gulf Coast University was helped by Gabe Lamontagne, who grabbed one goal. Lamontagne scored on the power play 5:05 into the third period to make the score 1-0 M3-Florida Gulf Coast University. An elbowing penalty on J.B Cline had put M3-Florida Gulf Coast University on the power play. Daniel Fritz picked up the assist. Vince Dinunzio also scored for M3-Florida Gulf Coast University. More assists for M3-Florida Gulf Coast University came via Kitt Koolwick, Eric Mabie, and Greg Russo, who contributed one each.

M3-Tampa-University of's Hamlett stopped 34 shots out of the 36 that he faced. The Spartans incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Jared Burch recorded 23 saves for M3-Florida Gulf Coast University. M3-Florida Gulf Coast University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.