M2 Ohio State University tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but M2 Michigan State University would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 2-1.

M2 Michigan State University made the score 2-0 on a goal by Tyler Maloney at 10:34 in the third period, and M2 Ohio State University got as close as 2-1 when Cole Bumpass scored 14:13 into the third period.

M2 Ohio State University was stymied by M2 Michigan State University's netminder Eric Matych, who stopped 25 shots during the victory. The solid play of Matych will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.5.

M2 Ohio State University's power play was ineffective against M2 Michigan State University's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

M2 Michigan State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in eight chances. M2 Michigan State University put 68 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.5 it averages per game. M2 Michigan State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

David Melnyk also scored for M2 Michigan State University. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Michigan State University were Jon Suleskey, Michael Merritt, Alexander Sauchak, and Trevor Mcsween, who each chipped in one.

M2 Ohio State University stifled M2 Michigan State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

More assists for M2 Ohio State University came via Mark Heneman, who had one.

M2 Michigan State University registered zero goals on six power play opportunities. Aaron Kahn recorded 66 saves for M2 Ohio State University. M2 Ohio State University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.