The M1 Slippery Rock University Pride and M2 Cincinnati University of were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M1 Slippery Rock University made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-3.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Joseph Bender at 1:57 of the third period.

The Pride were sparked by Bender, who tallied one goal.

In the losing effort, M2 Cincinnati University of was paced by Gabriel Parini, who racked up two goals and one assist. Parini scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 17:31 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M2 Cincinnati University of. Damien Lona assisted on the tally. Parini's next tally on the power play made the score 3-3 with 18:57 left in the third period.

With 29 shots on target during the contest, M1 Slippery Rock University exceeded the 0.1 shots it averages per game this year.

Others who scored for M1 Slippery Rock University included Karson Frisk, Garrett Godlewski, and Brandon Harris, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Slippery Rock University received assists from Josh Jones, Nathan Allman, Scott Vogelgesang, and Gregory Miller, who contributed one each.

M2 Cincinnati University of put 28 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.4 it averages per game.

M2 Cincinnati University of additionally got points from Lona, who also registered one goal and one assist. More assists for M2 Cincinnati University of came via Max Hageman, who had one.

Tyler Manna made 25 saves for the Pride on 28 shots. M1 Slippery Rock University finished the contest with no penalties and went 1-for-6 with the man advantage. Colin Cormier recorded 25 saves for M2 Cincinnati University of. M2 Cincinnati University of totaled 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and had no power play opportunities. M2 Cincinnati University of ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and William Naber was ejected from the game.