M2 Trinity College tried to dig itself out of a four-goal hole, but M3-Southern Connecticut State held on for a 5-4 victory.

M3-Southern Connecticut State made the score 5-1 on a goal by Denzel Dickerson at 15:40 in the third period, and M2 Trinity College got as close as 5-4 when Will Rogers scored 18:04 into the third period.

M3-Southern Connecticut State stifled M2 Trinity College's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The 32 shots that M3-Southern Connecticut State put on net surpassed M3-Southern Connecticut State's average of 4.8 shots per game this season. M3-Southern Connecticut State found itself short handed often, totaling 26 penalty minutes and allowing eight power plays.

M3-Southern Connecticut State was helped by Blake Biancamano, who grabbed three goals. M3-Southern Connecticut State also got points from Dickerson, who also tallied one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M3-Southern Connecticut State also got a goal from Matthew Dostie as well. In addition, M3-Southern Connecticut State received assists from Justin Kenny, who had one and Johnny Johnson and Scott Casley, who each chipped in two.

M2 Trinity College's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five M3-Southern Connecticut State power plays. M2 Trinity College kept M3-Southern Connecticut State's goalie busy throughout the game, and Shayne OBrien made 37 saves on 41 shots.

Others who scored for M2 Trinity College included EJ Culhane, Steve Barry, and Ben Barton, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Trinity College came via James Daly, James Cescon, Jake Bennett, and Dana Wensberg, who contributed one each.

Bobby McElligott made 27 saves for M2 Trinity College on 32 shots. M2 Trinity College incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.