M3-Toledo University tried to dig itself out of a four-goal hole, but M2 Youngstown State University held on for a 7-5 victory.

A goal by Zachary Mazurek put M2 Youngstown State University up 7-3 in the third period, but M3-Toledo University pulled to within two on Chris Spies's tally 17:56 into the third period.

Dan Jech had a great game for M2 Youngstown State University, netting two goals. Jech scored at 18:06 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M2 Youngstown State University and again while 11:15 into the third to make the score 6-3 M2 Youngstown State University.

M2 Youngstown State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. M2 Youngstown State University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. M2 Youngstown State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 44 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.6 shots per game it averages. M2 Youngstown State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Youngstown State University also got points from Zachari Jones, who also had one goal and one assist and Michael Gorgacz, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Joshua Hessler also scored for M2 Youngstown State University. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Youngstown State University were Jared Vanasdale, who had two, Enzo Recchia, who had three, and Jacob Sarachine, James Czekaj, William Hardy III, and Braden Falkingham, who contributed one each.

M3-Toledo University stifled M2 Youngstown State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Toledo University's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, M3-Toledo University averages 2.2 goals per contest.

M3-Toledo University was helped by Evan Procaccini, who finished with one goal. Procaccini scored 8:51 into the third period to make the score 5-3 M2 Youngstown State University. Ian Graves assisted on the tally. M3-Toledo University additionally got points from Cole Blagg, who also registered one goal and one assist, Spies, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Graves, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M3-Toledo University also got a goal from John Green as well. More assists for M3-Toledo University came via Justin Furry, Mike Govern, Jamison Cobb, and Tyler Plas, who each chipped in one.

Kirk Greenho rejected 18 shots on goal for M2 Youngstown State University. M2 Youngstown State University registered zero goals on three power play opportunities. M3-Toledo University's Plas stopped 37 shots out of the 44 that he faced. M3-Toledo University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.