Ryan Brown had four goals to lead M3-Christopher Newport University to a 6-4 victory over the M3-North Carolina - Wilmington Seahawks.

Brown's first goal came 15:38 into the first period. He then added goals at 9:44 into the second, at 19:37 into the second, and at 8:00 into the third.

M3-Christopher Newport University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 14 penalty minutes.

M3-Christopher Newport University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six M3-North Carolina - Wilmington power plays. M3-Christopher Newport University kept M3-North Carolina - Wilmington's goalie busy throughout the game, and Nick Lenker made 26 saves on 32 shots. M3-Christopher Newport University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed four goals during the game.

M3-Christopher Newport University also got points from Shane Kehl, who also grabbed two goals and two assists. In addition, M3-Christopher Newport University received assists from Drew Cohen, who had one, Kyle Jahn, who had four, and Brad Kostrzebski and David Walsh, who contributed two each.

The Seahawks stifled M3-Christopher Newport University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-North Carolina - Wilmington forced M3-Christopher Newport University goalie Eric Dumas to work between the pipes, taking 41 shots. The defensemen of the Seahawks were also effective in M3-Christopher Newport University's zone, and came away with two goals.

M3-North Carolina - Wilmington was helped by Kevin Mullaney, who had two goals. Mullaney scored the first of his two goals at 5:57 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Giovanni LaManna provided the assist. Mullaney's next tally made the score 2-2 with 18:40 left in the second period. Henry Frantz picked up the assist. M3-North Carolina - Wilmington additionally got points from LaManna, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. John Cooperrider also scored for M3-North Carolina - Wilmington. Other players who recorded assists for M3-North Carolina - Wilmington were Erik Kirkham, who had one and Bennett Clark, who had three.

Dumas rejected 37 shots on goal for M3-Christopher Newport University. M3-Christopher Newport University registered zero goals on five power play opportunities. The Seahawks incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.