The M1 John Carroll University Blue Streaks tried to dig themselves out of a two-goal hole, but the M1 Duquesne University Dukes held on for a 5-4 victory.

M1 Duquesne University made the score 5-3 on a goal by Sean Martin at 16:26 in the third period, and M1 John Carroll University got as close as 5-4 when Kevin Vinyard scored 16:37 into the third period.

Eric Smith was all over the ice for the Dukes, as he registered two goals in the win. Smith's tallies came on the power play at 6:50 into the first period to make the score 1-1 and on the power play 2:01 into the third to make the score 3-3.

M1 Duquesne University racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with six minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time. The Dukes had been averaging 22.0 minutes in penalties per game. M1 Duquesne University outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, the Dukes average 2.6 goals per contest. M1 Duquesne University cashed in on power play opportunities, scoring four goals on four chances. The Dukes' offense was clicking better than usual and put 37 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.8 shots per game they average.

M1 Duquesne University additionally got points from Arthur Birman, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Duquesne University also got a goal from Ryan Brawley as well. More assists for M1 Duquesne University came via Zak Kindya, Matthew Carrig, Kyle Clar, Thomas Diffendal, and Jason Bruce, who contributed one each.

The Blue Streaks could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. With 31 shots on target during the contest, M1 John Carroll University exceeded the 1.9 shot it averages per game this year.

M1 John Carroll University also got points from Anthony Pontello, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Tyler Gaglia, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Joe Lane also scored for M1 John Carroll University. In addition, M1 John Carroll University received assists from Brady Wells and Jacob Egan, who each chipped in one.

Alexander Taylor made 27 saves for M1 Duquesne University on 31 shots. Dustin Stevens rejected 32 shots on goal for the Blue Streaks. M1 John Carroll University registered one goal on five power play opportunities.