In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Monmouth University escaped with a 5-3 victory over M2 Youngstown State University.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Nicholas Tarquini's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M2 Monmouth University was paced on offense by Steven Loreti and Kyle Blazier, who combined for four points. Loreti racked up two goals and Blazier also added one goal and one assist.

M2 Monmouth University forced M2 Youngstown State University goalie Stephen Phipps to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots. M2 Monmouth University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

M2 Monmouth University also got points from Blazier, who also registered one goal and one assist. M2 Monmouth University also got a goal from William Parsons as well. In addition, M2 Monmouth University received assists from Jordan Shelepak, Eric Luetters, Liam Kealy, and Allen Zak, who contributed one each.

M2 Youngstown State University put 28 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.7 it averages per game.

M2 Youngstown State University was led by Zachari Jones, who tallied two goals and one assist. Jones scored the first of his two goals at 15:52 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Jones' next tally made the score 4-3 M2 Monmouth University with 1:16 left in the third period. M2 Youngstown State University had gained a power play chance when Kealy was whistled for slashing. William Hardy III assisted on the tally. Braden Falkingham also scored for M2 Youngstown State University. More assists for M2 Youngstown State University came via Jacob Sarachine, who had one.

Stephen Bonora made 25 saves for M2 Monmouth University on 28 shots. M2 Monmouth University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. M2 Youngstown State University's Phipps stopped 37 shots out of the 41 that he faced. M2 Youngstown State University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.