In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M3-California Univ of PA escaped with a 4-2 victory over M3-Xavier University.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Alexander Smith's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

Smith had a great game for M3-California Univ of PA, netting two goals.

M3-California Univ of PA pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 14 penalty minutes.

M3-California Univ of PA stifled M3-Xavier University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-California Univ of PA's offense was clicking better than usual and put 42 shots on goal during the game, better than the 2.6 shots per game it averages.

M3-California Univ of PA additionally got points from Bobby Robison, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Kyle Cunningham also scored for M3-California Univ of PA. In addition, M3-California Univ of PA received assists from Michael Warner, who had one and Anthony Tonkovich, who had two.

M3-Xavier University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. M3-Xavier University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M3-Xavier University averages 4.1 goals per game. By firing 26 shots on goal, M3-Xavier University exceeded the 1.6 shot it averages per game this year. M3-Xavier University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Xavier University was helped by Connor Crory, who registered one goal. Crory scored 14:35 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Ryan Collins picked up the assist. M3-Xavier University also got a goal from Harlan Lovullo as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Xavier University were Brendan Dallas and Nick Zenger, who contributed one each.

M3-California Univ of PA's Derek Heuges stopped 24 shots out of the 26 that he faced. Stevie Erwin rejected 38 shots on goal for M3-Xavier University. M3-Xavier University registered zero goals on six power play opportunities.