M2 Florida Gulf Coast University tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but M2 Grand Valley State University would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

M2 Grand Valley State University took a 3-1 lead during the second period, only to have M2 Florida Gulf Coast University storm back on a Colton Bailey goal 10:10 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

M2 Grand Valley State University was sparked by Thomas Luzynski, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Luzynski scored 17:01 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M2 Grand Valley State University. Corbin Rainey assisted on the tally.

M2 Grand Valley State University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Grand Valley State University averages 6.0 goals per game.

M2 Grand Valley State University also got points from Collin Finkhouse, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 Grand Valley State University also got a goal from Nicholas Schultz as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Grand Valley State University were Cameron Dyde and Michael Bishop, who contributed one each.

M2 Florida Gulf Coast University stifled M2 Grand Valley State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Florida Gulf Coast University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M2 Florida Gulf Coast University puts an average of 9.3 pucks into the net per game.

M2 Florida Gulf Coast University was helped by Nick Houser, who registered one goal. Houser scored on the power play 10:42 into the second period to make the score 1-1. M2 Florida Gulf Coast University had gained a power play chance when Dyde was whistled for delay of game. Nathan Pelligra picked up the assist. More assists for M2 Florida Gulf Coast University came via Mike Gutowitz, who had one.

M2 Grand Valley State University's Jiri Aberle stopped 25 shots out of the 27 that he faced. M2 Grand Valley State University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Tyler Tracy made 26 saves for M2 Florida Gulf Coast University on 29 shots. M2 Florida Gulf Coast University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.