M2 Army tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 Millersville University held on for a 5-4 victory.

M2 Millersville University took a 5-3 lead during the third period, only to have M2 Army storm back on a James Mcnulty goal 17:41 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

M2 Millersville University was led by James McNally, who racked up one goal. McNally scored 13:59 into the third period to make the score 5-3 M2 Millersville University. Matt Iehle provided the assist.

M2 Millersville University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M2 Army was unable to stop M2 Millersville University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Millersville University eventually piled up 36 shots on goal. M2 Millersville University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 40 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Millersville University also got points from Iehle, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Robert Weinberger, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M2 Millersville University included Cyle Knopf and Ethan Beauchamp, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 Millersville University came via Josh Feehan, who had two and Ethan Waddell and Kyle Riddle, who contributed one each.

M2 Army was often in penalty trouble, totaling 10 minors and one major for 45 minutes in penalty time. M2 Army had been averaging 17.0 minutes in penalties per game. M2 Army forced M2 Millersville University goalie Eric Hench to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots. M2 Army's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

M2 Army was helped by Joe Kramer, who registered one goal. Kramer scored 18:04 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M2 Army. Kyle Vogel assisted on the tally. M2 Army additionally got points from Vogel, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 Army also got a goal from Andrew Lysakowski as well. In addition, M2 Army received assists from Cory Miller, Nick Curtin, and Jimmy Callan, who each chipped in one.

Hench recorded 31 saves for M2 Millersville University. M2 Millersville University registered one goal on nine power play opportunities. For M2 Millersville University, McNally was ejected from the game. M2 Army's Daniel Curran stopped 31 shots out of the 36 that he faced. M2 Army ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Mcnulty was ejected from the game.