Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Mississippi Surge picked up the extra point in a 4-3 (1-0 SO) win over the Louisiana IceGators.

Mississippi Surge saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Mississippi Surge made the score 3-1 on a goal by Adam Stuart at 19:05 in the first period. Louisiana evened things up at 3-3 on a goal by Kirk Byczynski at 7:31 in the third period.

Mississippi Surge was led by Stuart, who registered one goal and one assist.

The 34 shots that Mississippi Surge put on net surpassed Mississippi Surge's average of 19.6 shots per game this season.

Mississippi Surge also got points from Kyle Kudroch, who also had one goal and one assist. Joe Harcharik also scored for Mississippi Surge. In addition, Mississippi Surge received assists from Matt Gordon, Jarkko Leppanen, and Matt Ridley, who contributed one a piece.

The the IceGators penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled six minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time. Louisiana surpassed its season average of 20.0 penalty minutes per game. The IceGators' offense was clicking better than usual and put 30 shots on goal during the game, better than the 24.7 shots per game they average.

Louisiana was helped by Shawn McNeil, who racked up two goals. McNeil scored the first of his two goals at 10:02 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Josh Duplantis provided the assist. McNeil's next tally made the score 3-2 Mississippi Surge with 19:09 left in the third period. Byczynski picked up the assist. Louisiana additionally got points from Byczynski, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Louisiana came via Marc Andre Carre, Kevin Brojek, and Cody Zubko, who each chipped in one.

Mississippi Surge's BJ OBrien stopped 27 shots out of the 30 that he faced. Mississippi Surge totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-5 on the power play. Mike Dilorenzo rejected 30 shots on goal for the IceGators. Louisiana registered two goals on five power play opportunities.