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M2 Liberty University pulled out a 5-4 (OT) overtime victory over M2 William Paterson University on a clutch goal by Devon Docksteader.

M2 Liberty University overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. M2 Liberty University was down 3-1 after a goal by M2 William Paterson University's James Bobb at 6:19 in the second period. M2 Liberty University tied things up at 4-4 on a goal by Mark Apidopoulos at 4:10 in the third period.

Christian Garland had two goals and one assist to lead M2 Liberty University. Garland scored the first of his two goals at 7:11 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M2 William Paterson University. Adam Gnatowski provided the assist. Garland's next tally made the score 3-3 with 5:53 left in the second period. Tim Bierema picked up the assist.

M2 Liberty University also had goals scored by Ryan Kerr and Ben Freymond, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Liberty University were Paul Ingles, who had one.

M2 William Paterson University's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. M2 William Paterson University averages 2.3 goals allowed per game.

M2 William Paterson University was helped by Daniel Sabato, who finished with one goal. Sabato scored on the power play 15:30 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M2 William Paterson University. M2 William Paterson University had gained a power play chance when Daniel Huntington was whistled for interference. James Karp provided the assist. M2 William Paterson University also got a goal from Adam Apidopoulos as well. In addition, M2 William Paterson University received assists from Kyle Garlasco, who had two and Shawn Lacorte and William Kapp, who contributed one each.

Blair Bennett recorded 19 saves for M2 Liberty University. M2 Liberty University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Jordan Hulahan made 16 saves for M2 William Paterson University on 21 shots. M2 William Paterson University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.