The M1 Lehigh University Mountain Hawks tried to dig themselves out of a three-goal hole, but the M1 Naval Academy ^ United States Midshipmen held on for a 3-2 victory.

M1 Naval Academy ^ United States made the score 3-0 on a goal by Karl Huey at 12:55 in the second period, and M1 Lehigh University got as close as 3-2 when Christopher Ramondelli scored 19:10 into the third period.

The Midshipmen's penalty kill excelled, as M1 Naval Academy ^ United States gave up zero goals despite allowing nine power plays.

The Midshipmen stifled the Mountain Hawks' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The defensemen of M1 Naval Academy ^ United States were also effective in M1 Lehigh University's zone, and came away with two goals. With 41 shots on target during the contest, the Midshipmen exceeded the 0.8 shots they average per game this year. M1 Naval Academy ^ United States was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 16 penalty minutes.

The Midshipmen were helped by Matthew Harrigan, who grabbed one goal. Harrigan scored 13:50 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Naval Academy ^ United States. Nicholas Mantz picked up the assist. Cole Maetzold also scored for M1 Naval Academy ^ United States. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Naval Academy ^ United States were Christopher Day, who had two and Trent Lulow, Matthew Caine, and John Linenger, who contributed one each.

The Mountain Hawks could not produce up to their normal offensive output. M1 Lehigh University puts an average of 5.0 pucks into the net per game. The Mountain Hawks put 32 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.2 they average per game.

M1 Lehigh University also got points from Kevin McGee, who also finished with one goal and one assist. In addition, M1 Lehigh University received assists from Joseph Ramondelli, who had one.

Matthew Truninger rejected 30 shots on goal for M1 Naval Academy ^ United States. The Midshipmen registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Andrew Carlin made 38 saves for M1 Lehigh University on 41 shots. The Mountain Hawks incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.