M2 James Madison University tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but M2 Virginia University of would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 6-5.

A goal by Kevin Mccollum put M2 Virginia University of up 6-3 in the third period, but M2 James Madison University pulled to within one on Robert Souza's tally 18:43 into the third period.

M2 Virginia University of was paced on offense by Trip Burke and Mccollum, who combined for five points. Burke finished with two goals and Mccollum also added two goals and one assist.

The defensemen of M2 Virginia University of were also effective in M2 James Madison University's zone, and came away with two goals.

M2 Virginia University of additionally got points from Mccollum, who also grabbed two goals and one assist to lead the team in points and Ted ORourke, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M2 Virginia University of also got a goal from Brian Jigarjian as well. In addition, M2 Virginia University of received assists from Steffen Herter, who had two and Nicholas Tuzinkiewicz, Jamie Thorndike, John Nossiff, Ben Foley, Mark Brady, and Davis Mcnulty, who contributed one each.

M2 James Madison University was helped by Keegan Kelly, who registered two goals and one assist. Kelly scored the first of his two goals at 6:11 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 James Madison University. Souza picked up the assist. Kelly's next tally made the score 6-4 M2 Virginia University of with 1:44 left in the third period. Justin Wolf assisted on the tally. M2 James Madison University also got points from Souza, who also finished with two goals and one assist. Blaise Hudak also scored for M2 James Madison University. More assists for M2 James Madison University came via Grant Grieco, who had two.

M2 Virginia University of ended with no penalties and went 1-for-0 on the power play. M2 James Madison University avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored two goals off of zero power plays.