M2 Bates College tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M2 Maine University of held on for a 4-3 victory.

A goal by John Malewicz put M2 Maine University of up 3-0 in the second period, but M2 Bates College pulled to within one on John OBrien's tally 14:33 into the third period.

M2 Maine University of got the win thanks to a great game by Justin Portillo, who had two goals and one assist. Portillo scored the first of his two goals at 1:27 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M2 Maine University of. Conor Shea provided the assist. Portillo's next tally made the score 4-3 M2 Maine University of with 49 seconds left in the third period. Ben Welton picked up the assist.

M2 Maine University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

Nicholas Chen also scored for M2 Maine University of.

M2 Bates College's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five M2 Maine University of power plays.

M2 Bates College was helped by David Katzman, who tallied one goal. Katzman scored 17:29 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M2 Maine University of. James Peterson assisted on the tally. M2 Bates College also got a goal from Sam Levin as well. In addition, M2 Bates College received assists from Brad Rutkin, who had one and Nile Rabb, who had two.

M2 Maine University of ended with 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major. M2 Bates College incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.