The M2 Elon University Phoenix was within striking distance after one period, but M2 Virginia Tech University put the pedal down in the second en route to a 7-1 victory.

M2 Virginia Tech University was led by goalie Tanner Jones, who finished with 27 saves while allowing one goal. Jones certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.06 entering the contest.

Felipe Rodriguez had two goals to lead M2 Virginia Tech University to victory. Rodriguez found the back of the net 14:07 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M2 Virginia Tech University and again while on the power play 10:52 into the third to make the score 6-1 M2 Virginia Tech University.

M2 Virginia Tech University forced M2 Elon University goalie Garrett Johnston to work between the pipes, taking 51 shots. M2 Virginia Tech University's goal total was higher than its season average. M2 Virginia Tech University averages 3.2 goals per game. M2 Virginia Tech University struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 18 penalty minutes for nine opposing power plays.

M2 Virginia Tech University also got points from Peter Veltri, who also finished with one goal and two assists, Tyler Nolan, who also grabbed one goal and two assists, and Jacob Hubert, who also finished with two goals and one assist. Ryan Abshear also scored for M2 Virginia Tech University. More assists for M2 Virginia Tech University came via Brendan Walsh, who had three and Andrew Calandra and Brendan Hoey, who each chipped in one.

The Phoenix's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled six minors and two majors for 42 minutes in penalty time. M2 Elon University surpassed its season average of 19.0 penalty minutes per game. The Phoenix were held below their usual level of production. M2 Elon University puts an average of 3.3 pucks into the net per game. M2 Virginia Tech University was unable to stop the Phoenix from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Elon University eventually piled up 35 shots on goal.

The Phoenix were led by Evan Weisburger, who scored the team's only goal. Weisburger scored on the power play 2:33 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Elon University. M2 Elon University earned a power play opportunity when Hoey was put in the box for interference. Nick Urban provided the assist.

M2 Virginia Tech University registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Johnston rejected 44 shots on goal for the Phoenix.