M3-Oakland University gutted out a close 4-2 win against M3-Michigan State University.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Brendan Higgins's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

AJ Rosales had two goals to lead M3-Oakland University to victory. Rosales' tallies came at 15 seconds into the third period to make the score 2-1 M3-Michigan State University and 5:14 into the third to make the score 2-2.

M3-Oakland University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. M3-Oakland University was held below its usual level of production. M3-Oakland University puts an average of 6.2 pucks into the net per game. M3-Oakland University forced M3-Michigan State University goalie Kyle Laslo to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

Brian Feldpausch also scored for M3-Oakland University. More assists for M3-Oakland University came via Chris Hellebuyck, Alex Zakucia, and Zachary Massa, who each chipped in one.

M3-Michigan State University's offense rang up 31 shots on M3-Oakland University's net.

M3-Michigan State University was helped by Derek Compeau, who finished with one goal. Compeau scored 9:14 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M3-Michigan State University. Will Badner picked up the assist. M3-Michigan State University also got a goal from Brendan Tracey as well. In addition, M3-Michigan State University received assists from Connor Flynn, Michael Lipari, and Chris Coyne, who contributed one each.

M3-Oakland University's Kyle Gagnon stopped 29 shots out of the 31 that he faced. M3-Oakland University incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Laslo rejected 36 shots on goal for M3-Michigan State University. M3-Michigan State University incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.