M2 William Paterson University survived a determined comeback attempt by M2 Arizona State University (Elite) on the way to a 5-4 win.

M2 William Paterson University took a 5-2 lead during the third period, only to have M2 Arizona State University (Elite) storm back on a Jacob Weisman goal 8:19 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

M2 William Paterson University's offense rang up 45 shots on M2 Arizona State University (Elite)'s net.

M2 William Paterson University was helped by Mark Apidopoulos, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Apidopoulos scored 10:24 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M2 William Paterson University. Cody Calcagno picked up the assist. M2 William Paterson University additionally got points from Ryan Ertmann, who also registered one goal and one assist and Calcagno, who also had one goal and one assist. M2 William Paterson University also had goals scored by Nicholas Brown and Eric Simone, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M2 William Paterson University were Patrick Walsh, William Kapp, and Allen West, who contributed one each.

M2 Arizona State University (Elite) stifled M2 William Paterson University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Arizona State University (Elite)'s defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. M2 Arizona State University (Elite) is averaging 1.6 goal against for the season. M2 Arizona State University (Elite)'s penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 Arizona State University (Elite) finished with 16 penalty minutes. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

M2 Arizona State University (Elite) was helped by Garrett Eversole, who tallied one goal. Eversole scored 8:44 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M2 William Paterson University. Zachary Bayer provided the assist. M2 Arizona State University (Elite) also got points from Stefan Valvur, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M2 Arizona State University (Elite) also got a goal from Wesley Starr as well. In addition, M2 Arizona State University (Elite) received assists from Ryan Mcneely, who had two and Liam Pues, Wilson Housley, and Preston Ames, who each chipped in one.

M2 William Paterson University's starting goalie, Gary Schoeppler, made 22 saves and finished with the win before he was taken out in favor of Jordan Hulahan, who stopped four shots. M2 William Paterson University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Lucas Felbel recorded 40 saves for M2 Arizona State University (Elite). M2 Arizona State University (Elite) registered one goal on four power play opportunities.