Ryan Ward had two goals and one assist to lead M3-Indiana University to a 3-1 victory over M3-Xavier University.

Ward's tallies came on the power play at 10:53 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-Indiana University and 18:57 into the third to make the score 3-1 M3-Indiana University.

M3-Indiana University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five M3-Xavier University power plays. M3-Indiana University was held below its usual level of production. M3-Indiana University puts an average of 5.7 pucks into the net per game. M3-Indiana University put 45 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.2 it averages per game.

M3-Indiana University also got a goal from Luke DeWaal as well. In addition, M3-Indiana University received assists from Bryan Mooney, who had two and Kyle Donelson, James Young, and John Gangnon, who each chipped in one.

M3-Xavier University's offense operated below its season average. M3-Xavier University averages 3.9 goals per game. With 25 shots on target during the contest, M3-Xavier University exceeded the 1.5 shot it averages per game this year.

M3-Xavier University was led by Jack Brault, who scored the team's only goal. Brault scored 19:35 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Jacob Green assisted on the tally.

Ben Seinfeld made 24 saves for M3-Indiana University on 25 shots. M3-Indiana University totaled 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 1-for-6 on the power play. M3-Xavier University's Stevie Erwin stopped 42 shots out of the 44 that he faced. M3-Xavier University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.