Ryan Collins lifted M3-Xavier University to a 6-2 victory with a hat trick against M2 Eastern Kentucky University.

M3-Xavier University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 24 penalty minutes.

M3-Xavier University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on nine M2 Eastern Kentucky University power plays. M3-Xavier University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 30 shots on goal during the game, better than the 2.8 shots per game it averages.

M3-Xavier University additionally got points from Connor Crory, who also tallied one goal and three assists, Ryan Talty, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Dar Faroughi, who also racked up one goal and one assist. More assists for M3-Xavier University came via Zachary MacMillian, Jack Brault, Harlan Lovullo, and Jacob Green, who each chipped in one.

M2 Eastern Kentucky University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. M2 Eastern Kentucky University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Eastern Kentucky University averages 5.0 goals per game. M2 Eastern Kentucky University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Eastern Kentucky University was helped by Corey Jenks, who finished with one goal. Jenks scored 4:35 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Eastern Kentucky University. Austin Roman provided the assist. M2 Eastern Kentucky University also got points from Roman, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, M2 Eastern Kentucky University received assists from Chase Macnicoll, Eric Jones, and Cristian Purdom, who contributed one each.

Stevie Erwin rejected 28 shots on goal for M3-Xavier University. M2 Eastern Kentucky University's Krishan Renfrow stopped 24 shots out of the 30 that he faced.