M3-Florida Inst. of Technology tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M3-Tulane University held on for a 3-2 victory.

M3-Tulane University made the score 3-1 on a goal by Stefan Neumann at 13:28 in the second period, and M3-Florida Inst. of Technology got as close as 3-2 when John Buchs scored 10:01 into the third period.

M3-Tulane University was led by Neumann, who finished with one goal.

M3-Tulane University forced M3-Florida Inst. of Technology's goaltenders to work without much rest, racking up 50 shots and forcing 47 saves. Joey Robison made 21 stops and Christopher Kennedy made 26. M3-Tulane University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

M3-Tulane University also had goals scored by Benjamin Zucker and Cameron Friedfertig, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Tulane University came via Graham Lambdin, who had one and Nicholas Green, who had two.

M3-Florida Inst. of Technology's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M3-Tulane University power plays.

M3-Florida Inst. of Technology was helped by Ryan Antony, who tallied one goal. Antony scored 10:18 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-Tulane University. Buchs picked up the assist. M3-Florida Inst. of Technology also got points from Buchs, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, M3-Florida Inst. of Technology received assists from Justin Tomlin, who had one.

Will Shipman rejected 21 shots on goal for M3-Tulane University. M3-Tulane University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. M3-Florida Inst. of Technology incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.