The Augusta RiverHawks had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-1 win over Mississippi Surge.

Mississippi Surge was stymied by Augusta netminder Robbie Moss, who stopped 27 shots during the victory. Moss managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.75 prior to the game.

The RiverHawks were sparked by Kyle Watson, who grabbed one goal. Watson scored 10:23 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Augusta. Taylor McReynolds assisted on the tally.

Augusta was often in penalty trouble, totaling seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. The RiverHawks surpassed its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. Augusta excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The RiverHawks outdid their season average for goals scored. This season, Augusta averages 2.5 goals per contest. The 34 shots that the RiverHawks put on net surpassed Augusta's average of 19.4 shots per game this season.

Others who scored for Augusta included Taylor Larsen, who had two and Casey Mignone, Dennis Sicard, and Matt Auffrey, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Augusta were Joe Schiller, who had two, Jason Price, who had three, and Drew Baker, Luke Frey, Alex Morton, and Marcus Pryde, who each chipped in one.

Mississippi Surge forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up 11 minors and one major for 57 minutes in penalty time. Mississippi Surge had been averaging 21.0 minutes in penalties per game. By firing 28 shots on goal, Mississippi Surge exceeded the 17.5 shots it averages per game this year.

The RiverHawks registered two goals on nine power play opportunities. Kiefer Smiley made 23 saves before being replaced by BJ OBrien, who took the loss and made five saves. For Mississippi Surge, Anthony Collins was ejected from the game.