Undaunted by a two-goal deficit, M2 Princeton University battled back to claim a 4-3 victory over M2 Monmouth University.

M2 Princeton University let multiple leads slip away before eventually digging out of a two hole to pick up the win. M2 Princeton University took a 1-0 advantage on a goal by Andrew Bennett at 5:52 in the first period. M2 Princeton University found itself down 3-1 after M2 Monmouth University's Eric Luetters put the puck home on the power play at 16:38 in the first period. After knotting things up at 3-3 on a goal by Bennett at 14:05 in the third, M2 Princeton University got the game-winner from Bennett at 16:25 in the third period.

M2 Monmouth University was unable to stop M2 Princeton University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Princeton University eventually piled up 35 shots on goal. Penalties took their toll on M2 Princeton University, as its penalty kill unit let in three power play goals.

M2 Princeton University additionally got points from Peter Kuenne, who also tallied one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 Princeton University received assists from Alex Vukasin, Patrick Hompe, and Dennis Guo, who contributed one each.

M2 Monmouth University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. M2 Monmouth University forced M2 Princeton University goalie Graham Turk to work between the pipes, taking 44 shots. The defensemen of M2 Monmouth University were also effective in M2 Princeton University's zone, and came away with two goals.

M2 Monmouth University was led by Steven Loreti, who had two goals and one assist. Loreti scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 9:24 into the first period to make the score 1-1. M2 Monmouth University had gained a power play chance when Bennett was whistled for elbowing. Ryan ORourke picked up the assist. Loreti's next tally on the power play made the score 2-1 M2 Monmouth University with 4:37 left in the first period. A boarding penalty on David Crane had put M2 Monmouth University on the power play. Michael Frade assisted on the tally. M2 Monmouth University also got points from Luetters, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Monmouth University were Kyle Blazier, who had two.

M2 Princeton University's Turk stopped 41 shots out of the 44 that he faced. M2 Princeton University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Stephen Bonora rejected 31 shots on goal for M2 Monmouth University. M2 Monmouth University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.