M3-West Virginia University tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 Eastern Kentucky University held on for a 2-1 victory.

M2 Eastern Kentucky University made the score 2-0 on a goal by Eric Jones at 1:45 in the second period, and M3-West Virginia University got as close as 2-1 when Benjamin Monroe scored 3:37 into the third period.

M2 Eastern Kentucky University was led by goalie Krishan Renfrow, who finished with 39 saves while allowing one goal. Renfrow certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 4.22 entering the contest.

M2 Eastern Kentucky University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Eastern Kentucky University averages 4.4 goals per game. M2 Eastern Kentucky University forced M3-West Virginia University goalie Hunter Ivey to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots.

M2 Eastern Kentucky University also got points from Andrew Whitehead, who also registered one goal and one assist.

M3-West Virginia University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-West Virginia University puts an average of 4.2 pucks into the net per game. M3-West Virginia University's offense rang up 40 shots on M2 Eastern Kentucky University's net.

In addition, M3-West Virginia University received assists from Tyler Richardson and Ryan Agner, who each chipped in one.

M2 Eastern Kentucky University ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play. Hunter Ivey made 40 saves for M3-West Virginia University on 42 shots. M3-West Virginia University finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage.