Derek Piekarczyk netted a hat trick to lead M2 Louisville University of over M2 Ohio University, 7-5.

Piekarczyk notched his first tally 15:15 into the second period. He then added goals at 18:08 into the second and at 17:18 into the third.

M2 Louisville University of stifled M2 Ohio University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. The 37 shots that M2 Louisville University of put on net surpassed M2 Louisville University of's average of 3.2 shots per game this season.

M2 Louisville University of also got points from Michael Klyczek, who also had one goal and one assist, Yannis Soukas, who also registered one goal and two assists, and Michael Rooney, who also tallied two goals and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Louisville University of were Henry Smith, who had two and Aaron Ball, Jacob Nowry, and Christopher Nelson, who each chipped in one.

M2 Ohio University struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 20 penalty minutes for eight opposing power plays. By firing 37 shots on goal, M2 Ohio University exceeded the 0.8 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 Ohio University was helped by Nathan Mcpherson, who racked up two goals. Mcpherson scored the first of his two goals at 4:07 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Collin Gustafson picked up the assist. Mcpherson's next tally made the score 5-3 M2 Ohio University with 5:26 left in the second period. Matty Geither provided the assist. M2 Ohio University additionally got points from Tyler Gebhardt, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M2 Ohio University also had goals scored by Dominic Visalli and Sam Clellen, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Ohio University received assists from Hunter Brett, who had two and Austin Reynolds, Joseph Pergolizzi, and Alex Little, who contributed one each.

Nick Nuss took the win and made 20 saves before being replaced by Trevor Beck who made 12 saves. M2 Louisville University of incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Michael Lively made 30 saves for M2 Ohio University on 37 shots. M2 Ohio University registered zero goals on five power play opportunities.