The game between M3-Cleveland State University and M3-Lawrence Tech (White) was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M3-Cleveland State University emerged with a 5-4 win.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Mark Sharpnack's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

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

M3-Cleveland State University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven M3-Lawrence Tech (White) power plays. By firing 28 shots on goal, M3-Cleveland State University exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year. M3-Cleveland State University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

M3-Cleveland State University also had goals scored by Nikita Goldman, Jimmy Wallette, Spencer Martineau, and Kyle Suts, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Cleveland State University were Mike Fuchs, Nate Wilkie, Petey Draganic, Greg Kacsmarik, and Eric Novakovic, who contributed one each.

M3-Lawrence Tech (White) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. M3-Lawrence Tech (White)'s offense rang up 37 shots on M3-Cleveland State University's net.

M3-Lawrence Tech (White) was led by Drake Gentile, who racked up three goals. M3-Lawrence Tech (White) also got a goal from Brendan Parker as well. In addition, M3-Lawrence Tech (White) received assists from Parker Hodges, who had two and Kevin McCabe, Alec Seaman, and Andrew Storey, who each chipped in one.

Kyle Seaman made 33 saves for M3-Cleveland State University on 37 shots. Austin Petty made 14 saves before being replaced by Alexander Betz, who took the loss and made nine saves. M3-Lawrence Tech (White) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.