In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M3-Purdue University escaped with a 3-2 victory over M3-Xavier University.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Jeffrey Turner's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M3-Purdue University was paced by Turner, who finished with one goal. Turner scored on the power play 14:20 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M3-Purdue University. M3-Purdue University had gotten the advantage when M3-Xavier University's Quinn Beiter was sent off for interference. Andy Pietraniec assisted on the tally.

M3-Purdue University additionally got points from John Vanvliet, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Rhett Schaefer also scored for M3-Purdue University. More assists for M3-Purdue University came via Alexander Ruthe, who had one and Nicholas Schneider, who had two.

M3-Xavier University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Xavier University averages 4.1 goals per game.

M3-Xavier University was helped by Harlan Lovullo, who had one goal. Lovullo scored 17:01 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Nick Zenger picked up the assist. M3-Xavier University also got a goal from Zachary MacMillian as well. In addition, M3-Xavier University received assists from Dar Faroughi and Brendan Dallas, who each chipped in one.

M3-Purdue University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. M3-Xavier University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.