M3-Oakland University survived a determined comeback attempt by M3-Michigan-Flint University of on the way to a 5-3 win.

M3-Oakland University made the score 5-2 on a goal by Robert Lauro at 10:16 in the third period, and M3-Michigan-Flint University of got as close as 5-3 when Brandyn Matte scored 19:28 into the third period.

Lauro had a great game for M3-Oakland University, netting two goals.

M3-Oakland University took advantage of M3-Michigan-Flint University of's penalties, tallying three goals off of four power play opportunities. The 41 shots that M3-Oakland University put on net surpassed M3-Oakland University's average of 0.3 shots per game this season.

M3-Oakland University additionally got points from Matthew Zuelch, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M3-Oakland University also had goals scored by Jacob Harlick and Brian Feldpausch, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Oakland University received assists from AJ Rosales, who had two and Chris Hellebuyck, Anthony Kurland, Jonathan Graham, Nick Manzo, and Zachary Massa, who contributed one each.

By firing 28 shots on goal, M3-Michigan-Flint University of exceeded the 0.6 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Michigan-Flint University of was led by Andrew Lay, who tallied two goals. Lay scored the first of his two goals short handed at 3:46 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Nathan Robson picked up the assist. Lay's next tally short handed made the score 2-1 M3-Michigan-Flint University of with 1:10 left in the first period. More assists for M3-Michigan-Flint University of came via Thomas Jackett, who had one.

Austin Mcardle recorded 25 saves for M3-Oakland University. M3-Oakland University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. M3-Michigan-Flint University of's Adam Bryant stopped 36 shots out of the 41 that he faced. M3-Michigan-Flint University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.