M3-Southern Connecticut State had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to an 8-4 win over Quinnipiac.

Matthew Dostie had a great game for M3-Southern Connecticut State, netting two goals. Dostie found the back of the net 4:53 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-Southern Connecticut State and again while 7:44 into the first to make the score 3-1 M3-Southern Connecticut State.

M3-Southern Connecticut State excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M3-Southern Connecticut State's offense rang up 45 shots on Quinnipiac's net. M3-Southern Connecticut State bested its season scoring average. M3-Southern Connecticut State averages 5.7 goals per game.

M3-Southern Connecticut State additionally got points from Tom Brunski, who also tallied two goals and one assist, William Reilly, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Blake Biancamano, who also had two goals and two assists to lead the team in points. M3-Southern Connecticut State also got a goal from Nicholas Johnson as well. In addition, M3-Southern Connecticut State received assists from Jason Steele, Denzel Dickerson, Jake Crowe, and Brian Flanagan, who each chipped in one.

Quinnipiac kept M3-Southern Connecticut State's goalie busy throughout the game, and Matt Paolini made 29 saves on 33 shots.

Quinnipiac was helped by JP Regan, who registered one goal. Regan scored 12:30 into the second period to make the score 6-4 M3-Southern Connecticut State. Jake Healey provided the assist. Quinnipiac also got points from Shane Napolitano, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Stephen Neal, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Colin Fay also scored for Quinnipiac. More assists for Quinnipiac came via Brett Klein, Peter Beckwermert, and Brian Lynch, who contributed one each.

M3-Southern Connecticut State incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Quinnipiac's Jesse Burns stopped 37 shots out of the 45 that he faced. Quinnipiac incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.