M2 Kentucky University of and M2 Akron University of were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M2 Kentucky University of made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-3.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Wes Nelson at 11:24 of the third period.

M2 Kentucky University of was sparked by Nelson, who registered one goal.

M2 Kentucky University of struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 18 penalty minutes for five opposing power plays. The 38 shots that M2 Kentucky University of put on net surpassed M2 Kentucky University of's average of 2.2 shots per game this season.

M2 Kentucky University of additionally got points from Beck Schultz, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Cory Day, who also had one goal and one assist, and James Kasch, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M2 Kentucky University of also got a goal from Corey Kopach as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Kentucky University of were Spencer Mackert, who had two and Ryan Hall, who had three.

M2 Kentucky University of was unable to stop M2 Akron University of from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Akron University of eventually piled up 49 shots on goal. M2 Akron University of's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 Akron University of finished with 22 penalty minutes.

M2 Akron University of was helped by Vincent Murdock Jr., who registered one goal. Murdock Jr. scored on the power play 4:27 into the second period to make the score 1-1. M2 Akron University of earned a power play opportunity when Schultz was put in the box for interference. Jeremy Hein picked up the assist. M2 Akron University of also had goals scored by Kyle Althen and Josh Porter, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Akron University of came via David Cox, who had one.

Tucker Boyle recorded 46 saves for M2 Kentucky University of. M2 Kentucky University of registered three goals on nine power play opportunities. M2 Akron University of's Korey Davis stopped 33 shots out of the 38 that he faced.