M2 Saint Cloud State University tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but M2 North Dakota State would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

A goal by Taylor Lemke put M2 North Dakota State up 3-1 in the third period, but M2 Saint Cloud State University pulled to within one on Aaron Iverson's tally 16:51 into the third period.

M2 North Dakota State was paced by Lemke, who finished with one goal. Lemke scored 15:41 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M2 North Dakota State.

The 36 shots that M2 North Dakota State put on net surpassed M2 North Dakota State's average of 0.5 shots per game this season.

M2 North Dakota State additionally got points from Spencer Fenske, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Jake Mcphail also scored for M2 North Dakota State. More assists for M2 North Dakota State came via Andrew Mueller and Brooks Lommen, who each chipped in one.

M2 Saint Cloud State University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Saint Cloud State University puts an average of 6.5 pucks into the net per game.

M2 Saint Cloud State University was helped by Riley Bengtson, who registered one goal. Bengtson scored 8:13 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Saint Cloud State University. In addition, M2 Saint Cloud State University received assists from Zachary Iverson and Cullen Forsythe, who contributed one each.

Blake Ternus recorded 25 saves for M2 North Dakota State. M2 North Dakota State incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Keith Dahle made 33 saves for M2 Saint Cloud State University on 36 shots. M2 Saint Cloud State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.