M2 Virginia Tech University gutted out a close 4-2 win against M3-West Virginia University.

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

Hoey had two goals to lead M2 Virginia Tech University to victory.

M2 Virginia Tech University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M3-West Virginia University power plays. M2 Virginia Tech University forced M3-West Virginia University goalie Hunter Ivey to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots.

Others who scored for M2 Virginia Tech University included Tyler Nolan and Felipe Rodriguez, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Virginia Tech University received assists from Tanner Jones, who had one and David Dachille and Patrick Mckiernan, who contributed two each.

By firing 37 shots on goal, M3-West Virginia University exceeded the 10.1 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-West Virginia University was helped by Connor Breinich, who finished with one goal. Breinich scored 4:02 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-West Virginia University. Matthew Strober provided the assist. Tyler Richardson also scored for M3-West Virginia University.

M2 Virginia Tech University's Jones stopped 35 shots out of the 37 that he faced. M2 Virginia Tech University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Hunter Ivey made 30 saves for M3-West Virginia University on 34 shots. M3-West Virginia University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.