M2 North Dakota State survived a determined comeback attempt by M2 Saint Cloud State University on the way to a 6-5 win.

M2 North Dakota State made the score 5-1 on a goal by Matt Limoseth at 1:35 in the second period, and M2 Saint Cloud State University got as close as 6-5 when Aaron Iverson scored 15:37 into the third period.

M2 North Dakota State racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with five minors and two majors for 20 minutes in penalty time. M2 North Dakota State had been averaging 17.0 minutes in penalties per game. With 24 shots on target during the contest, M2 North Dakota State exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year. M2 North Dakota State surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, M2 North Dakota State averages 2.7 goals per contest.

M2 North Dakota State was led by CJ Lenzmeier, who registered one goal and one assist. Lenzmeier scored 8:40 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M2 North Dakota State. M2 North Dakota State also had goals scored by Nick Polsfuss, Andrew Jahnke, and Brooks Lommen, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 North Dakota State received assists from Brandon Spah and Derek Benson, who each chipped in one.

M2 Saint Cloud State University forced M2 North Dakota State goalie Alex Cimochowski to work between the pipes, taking 53 shots.

M2 Saint Cloud State University was helped by Jimmy Lee, who had one goal and one assist. Lee scored 7:15 into the third period to make the score 6-4 M2 North Dakota State. Tadd Oachs assisted on the tally. M2 Saint Cloud State University additionally got points from Danny Grant, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M2 Saint Cloud State University included Zachary Iverson and Mike Gabbert, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Saint Cloud State University came via Anders Skaalerud, Matt Johnson, and Taylor Saunders, who contributed one each.

Cimochowski recorded 48 saves for M2 North Dakota State. M2 North Dakota State registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Devon Dell took the loss and made 15 saves before being replaced by Tyler Carlson who made three saves. M2 Saint Cloud State University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.