M3-Vanderbilt University had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-2 win over M3-Northwestern University.

M3-Vanderbilt University got the win behind a great game by John Longman, who had one goal and two assists. Longman scored on the power play 7:40 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M3-Vanderbilt University. M3-Vanderbilt University had gotten the advantage when M3-Northwestern University's Matt Johnson was sent off for interference. Thomas Wood provided the assist.

M3-Vanderbilt University kept M3-Northwestern University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Matthew Johnson made 27 saves on 34 shots. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with four goals.

M3-Vanderbilt University additionally got points from Matthew Murphy, who also registered two goals and one assist. Others who scored for M3-Vanderbilt University included Steven Patalano, Ryan Holman, Daniel Huyler, and William Spell, who each put in one. More assists for M3-Vanderbilt University came via Matthew Neurohr, who had one, Jack Gibbons, who had two, and Brock Raffaele, who had three.

M3-Northwestern University was helped by Brendan OConnell, who racked up one goal. OConnell scored 3:40 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-Vanderbilt University. Johnson picked up the assist. M3-Northwestern University also got points from Johnson, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, M3-Northwestern University received assists from Nick Nelson and Mike Fuentes, who each chipped in one.

M3-Vanderbilt University's starting goalie, Jake Rubinstein, made 15 saves and finished with the win before he was taken out in favor of Ary Furman, who stopped nine shots. M3-Vanderbilt University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. M3-Northwestern University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.