U.N.C. Willmigton climbed out of a three-goal hole to beat the University at Albany Great Danes, 7-6.

U.N.C. Willmigton let multiple leads slip away before eventually digging out of a three hole to pick up the win. U.N.C. Willmigton took a 5-4 advantage on a power play goal by Bob Sprankle at 17:02 in the second period. U.N.C. Willmigton found itself down 3-0 after University at Albany's Tyler Loughery put the puck home at 8:55 in the first period. After evening things up at 5-5 on a goal by Charlie Vanleuran at 9:06 in the third, U.N.C. Willmigton got the game-winner from Max Miller at 11:57 in the third period.

Miller had a great game for U.N.C. Willmigton, netting two goals.

The Great Danes were unable to stop U.N.C. Willmigton from sending pucks towards the net, and U.N.C. Willmigton eventually piled up 33 shots on goal. U.N.C. Willmigton bested its season scoring average. U.N.C. Willmigton averages 4.0 goals per game. U.N.C. Willmigton's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

U.N.C. Willmigton also got points from Sprankle, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Kevin Mullaney, who also registered one goal and two assists, and Blair Bigwood, who also had one goal and two assists. Jason Walsh also scored for U.N.C. Willmigton. In addition, U.N.C. Willmigton received assists from CJ Rizzo, Ryan Beldham, and Jordan Richie, who each chipped in one.

University at Albany's offense rang up 40 shots on U.N.C. Willmigton's net. The Great Danes found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. University at Albany has scored at the pace of 2.8 goals per game during the current campaign.

The Great Danes were helped by Jeremy Lindh, who had one goal. Lindh scored on the power play 19:26 into the third period to make the score 7-6 U.N.C. Willmigton. University at Albany had gotten the advantage when U.N.C. Willmigton's Mullaney was sent off for interference. Dave Defranco provided the assist. University at Albany additionally got points from Defranco, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Loughery, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. University at Albany also got a goal from Ryan Phillip as well. More assists for University at Albany came via Mike Defranco, Tim Waters, Sean Duffy, John Amodeo, and Benny Ciliotta, who contributed one a piece.

Joey Faegan made 34 saves for U.N.C. Willmigton on 40 shots. U.N.C. Willmigton incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Thomas Caswell rejected 26 shots on goal for the Great Danes. University at Albany incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.