M2 North Carolina University of found itself down againt M3-Northwestern University, but battled back to secure to a 4-4 tie.

M2 North Carolina University of was unable to stop M3-Northwestern University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Northwestern University eventually piled up 42 shots on goal. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

M3-Northwestern University was led by Garrett Becker, who finished with two goals. Becker scored the first of his two goals at 2:10 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M3-Northwestern University. Mike Fuentes provided the assist. Becker's next tally made the score 4-2 M3-Northwestern University with 13:48 left in the third period. Fuentes assisted on the tally. Others who scored for M3-Northwestern University included Martin Oppegaard and Jacob Leguineche, who scored one goal each. In addition, M3-Northwestern University received assists from Michael Flynn and Petr Palecek, who contributed one each.

M2 North Carolina University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M3-Northwestern University power plays. M2 North Carolina University of's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. The 40 shots that M2 North Carolina University of put on net surpassed M2 North Carolina University of's average of 0.6 shots per game this season.

M2 North Carolina University of was helped by Ian Hawkins, who registered one goal. Hawkins scored 4:47 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 North Carolina University of. Richard Chen picked up the assist. M2 North Carolina University of also got points from Aj Hamel, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 North Carolina University of also had goals scored by Benjamin Gurlitz and Sean Spero, who each put in one. More assists for M2 North Carolina University of came via Brendan Radatovich, who had two.

Joel Kirshner made 36 saves for M3-Northwestern University on 40 shots. M3-Northwestern University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. M2 North Carolina University of's Gabriel Harousseau stopped 38 shots out of the 42 that he faced. M2 North Carolina University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.