The Augusta RiverHawks tried to dig themselves out of a three-goal hole, but Mississippi RiverKings held on for a 5-4 victory.

Mississippi RiverKings took a 5-2 lead during the third period, only to have Augusta storm back on a Matt Puntureri goal 19:26 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Mississippi RiverKings put 39 shots on net during the contest, more than the 32.8 it averages per game.

Mississippi RiverKings was helped by Darrell Stoddard, who grabbed one goal. Stoddard scored 7:31 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Mississippi RiverKings. Matt Whitehead assisted on the tally. Mississippi RiverKings additionally got points from Ian Finnerty, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Daniel Barczuk, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Whitehead, who also had one goal and one assist. Mississippi RiverKings also got a goal from Andrew Randazzo as well. In addition, Mississippi RiverKings received assists from Nick Walsh, who had two and Mike Baran, Kevin Willer, Kyle Lundale, and Patrick Gaul, who each chipped in one.

The RiverHawks excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. The 25 shots that Augusta put on net surpassed the RiverHawks' average of 22.5 shots per game this season. Augusta found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, the RiverHawks average 1.8 goal per contest.

Augusta was led by Aaron McGill, who grabbed one goal and one assist. McGill scored 6:44 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Mississippi RiverKings. Michael Switzer provided the assist. Augusta also got points from Kyle Watson, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Chad Ziegler also scored for Augusta. Other players who recorded assists for Augusta were Matt Atsoff, Dennis Sicard, Pat Schafer, and Matt Auffrey, who contributed one a piece.

David Wilson rejected 21 shots on goal for Mississippi RiverKings. Mississippi RiverKings incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The RiverHawks' Alex Beaudry stopped 34 shots out of the 39 that he faced. Augusta incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.