M3-Northern Virginia CC tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M3-Virginia Commonwealth University held on for a 5-4 victory.

M3-Virginia Commonwealth University made the score 5-2 on a goal by Robbie Aylor at 3:14 in the third period, and M3-Northern Virginia CC got as close as 5-4 when Andrew Horwath scored 19:20 into the third period.

M3-Virginia Commonwealth University forced M3-Northern Virginia CC goalie Elliot Shelton to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots. M3-Virginia Commonwealth University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

M3-Virginia Commonwealth University additionally got points from Nate Ardanowski, who also registered one goal and one assist. M3-Virginia Commonwealth University also had goals scored by Daniel Dillon and Christopher Allen, who each put in one. More assists for M3-Virginia Commonwealth University came via Paul Forrest, Stephen Davis, and Sam Klausner, who contributed one each.

M3-Northern Virginia CC could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Northern Virginia CC averages 6.5 goals per game.

M3-Northern Virginia CC was helped by Blake Dodson, who racked up one goal. Dodson scored 14:39 into the third period to make the score 5-3 M3-Virginia Commonwealth University. Others who scored for M3-Northern Virginia CC included Anthony Cianciolo and Alexander Bahlau, who scored one goal each. In addition, M3-Northern Virginia CC received assists from James Klein, who had one.

Colin Catherman rejected 25 shots on goal for M3-Virginia Commonwealth University. M3-Virginia Commonwealth University avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays. Elliot Shelton made 29 saves for M3-Northern Virginia CC on 34 shots. M3-Northern Virginia CC finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage.