M3-Toledo University tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M3-Cleveland State University held on for a 3-2 victory.

M3-Cleveland State University made the score 3-1 on a goal by Eric Novakovic at 1:59 in the second period, and M3-Toledo University got as close as 3-2 when Jesse Mcgowan scored 7:19 into the third period.

M3-Cleveland State University was sparked by Novakovic, who tallied one goal.

M3-Cleveland State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 29 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.1 shots per game it averages. M3-Cleveland State University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 24 penalty minutes.

M3-Cleveland State University additionally got points from Greg Kacsmarik, who also had one goal and one assist and Brendan McCann, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, M3-Cleveland State University received assists from Matthew Johnson and Ron Narolewski, who each chipped in one.

M3-Toledo University stifled M3-Cleveland State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Toledo University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M3-Toledo University finished with 16 penalty minutes.

Other players who recorded assists for M3-Toledo University were James Schulty, Evan Procaccini, Nick Rutter, and Brendan Lascola, who contributed one each.

Kyle Seaman recorded 21 saves for M3-Cleveland State University. M3-Cleveland State University registered zero goals on five power play opportunities. Tyler Plas rejected 26 shots on goal for M3-Toledo University. M3-Toledo University registered one goal on four power play opportunities.