In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Michigan State University escaped with a 4-3 victory over M1 Indiana Institute of Technology.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Michael Yuhasz at 9:14 of the third period.

Yuhasz had two goals to lead M2 Michigan State University to victory.

M2 Michigan State University stifled M1 Indiana Institute of Technology's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. By firing 34 shots on goal, M2 Michigan State University exceeded the 0.4 shots it averages per game this year. M2 Michigan State University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 24 penalty minutes.

M2 Michigan State University also got points from Trevor Mcsween, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 Michigan State University also got a goal from Tyler Van Acker as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Michigan State University were Jon Suleskey, Michael Merritt, and Jacob Peacock, who contributed one each.

M1 Indiana Institute of Technology excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. The defensemen of M1 Indiana Institute of Technology were also effective in M2 Michigan State University's zone, and came away with two goals. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology put 36 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.4 it averages per game.

M1 Indiana Institute of Technology was helped by Steven Klisz, who had one goal. Klisz scored 5:38 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Quentin Holmes picked up the assist. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology additionally got points from Holmes, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Kyle Cobb also scored for M1 Indiana Institute of Technology. More assists for M1 Indiana Institute of Technology came via Cameron Dimmitt and Jacob Henrikson, who each chipped in one.

Brent Schwarz recorded 33 saves for M2 Michigan State University. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology's John Slavik stopped 30 shots out of the 34 that he faced. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.