The M1 Duquesne University Dukes climbed out of a four-goal hole to beat M1 Temple University, 10-7.

M1 Duquesne University never led in the game until netting the game winner. The Dukes fell behind 4-0 after a goal by M1 Temple University's John Kumpf at 16:44 in the first period. M1 Duquesne University knotted things up at 6-6 on a power play goal by Eric Smith at 4:16 in the third period. The Dukes got the game winner on the power play at 8:45 in the third period on a goal by Smith.

M1 Temple University was doomed by its poor performance on special teams, as M1 Duquesne University was able to score five times while on the power play.

The Dukes surpassed their usual scoring output this season. This season, M1 Duquesne University averages 3.6 goals per contest. The Dukes struggled on the penalty kill, allowing M1 Temple University to score three power play goals on four chances. M1 Duquesne University was often in penalty trouble, as it ended with eight minors and one major for 21 minutes in penalty time. The Dukes' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. M1 Duquesne University put 54 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.4 it averages per game.

M1 Duquesne University also got points from Brett Reagan, who also registered one goal and one assist, Zak Kindya, who also registered one goal and two assists, Sean Martin, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Jason Bruce, who also grabbed one goal and two assists, Luke Wagner, who also finished with one goal and one assist, and Nolan Trombetta, who also registered one goal and three assists. Tristan Schimanski also scored for M1 Duquesne University. In addition, M1 Duquesne University received assists from Arthur Birman, who had two, Thomas Diffendal, who had four, and Michael Iannello and Tim Freed, who contributed one each.

M1 Temple University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 30 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.2 shots per game it averages. M1 Temple University bested its season scoring average. M1 Temple University averages 3.9 goals per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with four goals. M1 Temple University struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 30 penalty minutes for 10 opposing power plays.

M1 Temple University was helped by Anthony Civitella, who racked up two goals and one assist. Civitella scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 12:43 into the first period to make the score 3-0 M1 Temple University. M1 Temple University earned a power play opportunity when Martin was put in the box for slashing. Patrick Hanrahan assisted on the tally. Civitella's next tally on the power play made the score 9-7 M1 Duquesne University with 1:53 left in the third period. Dan Nucero picked up the assist. M1 Temple University additionally got points from Joey Powell, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. M1 Temple University also had goals scored by Ryan Dumbach, Reid Betsker, and Jason Lombardi, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Temple University came via Justin Mckenney, who had two and Devon Thomas and Nick Van Allen, who each chipped in one.

Alexander Taylor rejected 23 shots on goal for the Dukes. Scott Salamon made 44 saves for M1 Temple University on 54 shots.