M3-Miami University of almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but M3-Central Florida University of managed to pull out a 6-5 win in the end.

M3-Central Florida University of led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M3-Central Florida University of's Ben Hyman scored short handed at 6:07 in the second period to put M3-Central Florida University of up 4-1.

M3-Central Florida University of was paced on offense by Ryan Sanders and Drew Bengtson, who combined for five points. Sanders racked up two goals and Bengtson also added one goal and two assists.

M3-Central Florida University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 45 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.1 shots per game it averages. M3-Central Florida University of found itself short handed often, totaling 14 penalty minutes and allowing seven power plays.

M3-Central Florida University of additionally got points from Hyman, who also registered one goal and one assist, Jacob Solomon, who also finished with one goal and one assist, and Bengtson, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M3-Central Florida University of also got a goal from Austin Orso as well. In addition, M3-Central Florida University of received assists from Jd Rassett, who had three and Casey Greenberg, Alec Pollum, and Eric Knoppel, who each chipped in one.

M3-Miami University of put 46 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.1 it averages per game.

M3-Miami University of was helped by Austin Siemion, who tallied two goals. Siemion scored the first of his two goals at 13:13 into the second period to make the score 4-3 M3-Central Florida University of. Justin Hara assisted on the tally. Siemion's next tally made the score 4-4 with 17:00 left in the third period. Blake Davis picked up the assist. M3-Miami University of also got points from Daniel Piscottano, who also registered one goal and one assist and Davis, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Patrick Adams also scored for M3-Miami University of. More assists for M3-Miami University of came via Benjamin Hoar and Gregory Cooke, who contributed one each.

Brody Sharp rejected 41 shots on goal for M3-Central Florida University of. M3-Central Florida University of registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Eric Schriesheim made 39 saves for M3-Miami University of on 45 shots. M3-Miami University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.