Christopher Newport tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but University Pittsburgh Johnstown held on for a 7-6 victory.

University Pittsburgh Johnstown made the score 7-5 on a goal by David Kutzer at 15:15 in the third period, and Christopher Newport got as close as 7-6 when Shane Kehl scored 18:54 into the third period.

The teams traded the lead four times and neither team could skate away and hide. Christopher Newport took its last lead at 10:45 in the second on a goal by Kyle Jahn to make the score 4-3 Christopher Newport. University Pittsburgh Johnstown took over the lead for good with a goal by Derek Grove 5:36 into the third to make the score 5-4.

University Pittsburgh Johnstown's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

University Pittsburgh Johnstown additionally got points from Kutzer, who also had one goal and two assists and Wayne David, who also racked up one goal and one assist. University Pittsburgh Johnstown also got a goal from Nate Conway as well. More assists for University Pittsburgh Johnstown came via Anthony Pioli, who had one and Travis Clark, who had three.

Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Christopher Newport also got points from Patrick Sheehan, who also registered one goal and one assist and Andrew Cohen, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Matt Scott also scored for Christopher Newport. In addition, Christopher Newport received assists from Phil Bussjaeger, Kenny Zamborsky, and Brandon Finch, who contributed one a piece.

Dave Dunkleberger rejected 23 shots on goal for University Pittsburgh Johnstown. University Pittsburgh Johnstown avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays. Eric Dumas made 22 saves for Christopher Newport on 29 shots. Christopher Newport finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage.