Mark Azarian scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and M2 Miami(OH) University held off the challenges of M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville in a tough 2-0 win.

Azarian provided M2 Miami(OH) University with the game-winning tally when he scored 15:00 into the first period. M2 Miami(OH) University had gotten the advantage when M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville's Derek Van Ness was sent off for roughing. Andrew Dower picked up the assist.

M2 Miami(OH) University was boosted by Taylor Ley, who turned in a shutout with 36 saves. The solid play of Ley will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.5.

M2 Miami(OH) University was sparked by Azarian, who registered one goal.

M2 Miami(OH) University stifled M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

M2 Miami(OH) University also got a goal from Tim Spicola as well. In addition, M2 Miami(OH) University received assists from Jimmy Berger, who had two.

M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville was held below its usual level of production. M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville puts an average of 4.5 pucks into the net per game. M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville forced M2 Miami(OH) University goalie Ley to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots.

M2 Miami(OH) University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville's Jackson Germaine stopped 28 shots out of the 30 that he faced. M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.