A stellar performance between the pipes by CJ Lineman helped M2 Rider University defeat M2 West Chester University, 4-1.

M2 Rider University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Rider University gave up zero goals despite allowing 11 power plays.

M2 Rider University was led by Michael Katz, who registered one goal. Katz scored on the power play 10:04 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M2 Rider University. M2 Rider University had taken the advantage when M2 West Chester University's Matthew Schulz got sent off for unsportsmanlike conduct. JJ Santagata picked up the assist.

M2 Rider University stifled M2 West Chester University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 West Chester University was unable to stop M2 Rider University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Rider University eventually piled up 47 shots on goal. M2 Rider University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 Rider University finished with 32 penalty minutes.

Others who scored for M2 Rider University included Brett Ansbacher, John Martino, and Christopher Johnson, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Rider University came via Conner Fox, Christopher Daley, and Sean Hart, who each chipped in one.

M2 West Chester University put 29 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.8 it averages per game. M2 West Chester University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 22 penalty minutes.

M2 West Chester University was led by Morgan Bensinger, who scored the team's only goal. Bensinger scored 11:53 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 Rider University. Adam Baer provided the assist.

M2 Rider University's Lineman stopped 28 shots out of the 29 that he faced. M2 Rider University registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Michael Hanson made 43 saves for M2 West Chester University on 47 shots.