The M1 Slippery Rock University Pride tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the M1 Duquesne University Dukes would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

M1 Duquesne University made the score 4-2 on a goal by Sean Martin at 4:13 in the third period, and M1 Slippery Rock University got as close as 4-3 when Alex Shimoloens scored 19:49 into the third period.

Martin had a great game for the Dukes, netting two goals.

M1 Duquesne University put 37 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.8 it averages per game.

M1 Duquesne University also had goals scored by Derek Richardson and Nolan Trombetta, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Duquesne University were Zak Kindya, who had two and Devin Rosato, Tristan Schimanski, Eric Smith, and Tim Freed, who each chipped in one.

The Pride's offense was clicking better than usual and put 28 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.2 shots per game they average. The defensemen of M1 Slippery Rock University were also effective in the Dukes' zone, and came away with two goals.

The Pride were helped by Stephen Reu, who had one goal. Reu scored 19:41 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Slippery Rock University. Josh Mccuean provided the assist. M1 Slippery Rock University also got points from Mccuean, who also racked up one goal and one assist. More assists for M1 Slippery Rock University came via Joseph Bender, who had one and Gregory Miller, who had two.

Alexander Taylor rejected 25 shots on goal for M1 Duquesne University. The Dukes incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Tyler Manna made 33 saves for M1 Slippery Rock University on 37 shots. The Pride incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.