M2 North Carolina University of jumped out to a four-point advantage by the end of the first period and beat the M2 Elon University Phoenix, 12-4.

Aj Hamel was all over the ice for M2 North Carolina University of, as he tallied five goals and four assists in the win. Hamel got on the scoresheet 11:09 into the first period. He then added goals at 17:27 into the first, at 19:42 into the first, at 8:42 into the second, and at 16:28 into the third.

M2 Elon University's power play was ineffective against M2 North Carolina University of's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

M2 North Carolina University of forced Phoenix's netminders to work all game long, racking up 42 shots and forcing 30 saves. Garrett Johnston made 20 stops and Michael Sebetic made 10. M2 North Carolina University of bested its season scoring average. This season, M2 North Carolina University of averages 4.5 goals per contest. M2 North Carolina University of was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 24 penalty minutes.

M2 North Carolina University of additionally got points from Brendan Radatovich, who also had two goals and four assists and Nathaniel Haas, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. M2 North Carolina University of also got a goal from Joseph Baglio as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 North Carolina University of were Edward Baran, who had three and Benjamin Gurlitz, Sean Spero, Vincent Boudreau, Kevin Travia, Benjamin Millar, Andrew Jordan, and Chris Viau, who each chipped in one.

The Phoenix kept M2 North Carolina University of's goalie busy throughout the game, and Trent Holmes made 29 saves on 33 shots.

M2 Elon University was led by Joe King, who registered one goal and two assists. King scored 2:55 into the third period to make the score 9-3 M2 North Carolina University of. M2 Elon University also got points from Ryan Hallahan, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M2 Elon University also had goals scored by Sam Lancto and Matt Williamson, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Elon University came via Bradley Marcolini, Nick Garfield, and Tom MacDonald, who contributed one each.

M2 North Carolina University of registered one goal on three power play opportunities. The Phoenix incurred 26 minutes in penalty time with three minors.