The M2 North Carolina State University Wolfpack survived a determined comeback attempt by M2 Virginia Tech University on the way to a 4-3 win.

M2 North Carolina State University made the score 4-1 on a goal by Sam Banasiewicz at 19:23 in the second period, and M2 Virginia Tech University got as close as 4-3 when Felipe Rodriguez scored 18:48 into the third period.

Luis Gimenez Madill had one goal and three assists to lead the Wolfpack. Gimenez Madill scored 5:45 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Joe Panzl picked up the assist.

M2 North Carolina State University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M2 Virginia Tech University power plays. The Wolfpack's offense operated below their season average. M2 North Carolina State University averages 6.4 goals per game. The Wolfpack forced M2 Virginia Tech University goalie Tanner Jones to work between the pipes, taking 43 shots.

M2 North Carolina State University additionally got points from Banasiewicz, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M2 North Carolina State University also had goals scored by Will Biberdorf and Andrew Cooke, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M2 North Carolina State University were Chris Wing, who had one.

M2 Virginia Tech University stifled M2 North Carolina State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Virginia Tech University's offense rang up 31 shots on the Wolfpack's net.

In addition, M2 Virginia Tech University received assists from Aaron Shiohama and Andrew Calandra, who each chipped in one and Tyler Nolan and Patrick Mckiernan, who contributed two each.

Joseph Hall recorded 28 saves for M2 North Carolina State University. The Wolfpack incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Jones rejected 39 shots on goal for M2 Virginia Tech University. M2 Virginia Tech University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.