The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees took home the win against the Wichita Thunder, 5-2.

The win moved Rio Grande Valley to down 2-1 in the best of seven series.

The Killer Bees were helped by Cody Carlson, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Carlson scored 14:34 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Rio Grande Valley. Brady Leavold provided the assist. Others who scored for Rio Grande Valley included Aaron Lee, who had two and Zac Pearson and Dan Gendur, who scored one goal each. More assists for Rio Grande Valley came via Jason Dixon, who had two and Tomas Klempa, Mike Wilson, and Craig Lineker, who contributed one a piece.

Wichita stifled Rio Grande Valley's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Thunder's offense rang up 33 shots on the Killer Bees' net.

Wichita was led by Dustin Donaghy, who racked up one goal. Donaghy scored 12:37 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Rio Grande Valley. Chris Greene assisted on the tally. Kevin Young also scored for Wichita. In addition, Wichita received assists from Erick Lizon, Thomas Beauregard, and Garrett Bembridge, who each chipped in one.

John Murray recorded 31 saves for Rio Grande Valley. The Killer Bees totaled seven minutes in penalty time with one minor and one major and went 0-for-3 on the power play. Adam Russo took the loss and made nine saves before being replaced by Bryan Hogan who made 15 saves. The Thunder totaled 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 0-for-1 on the power play.