In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 North Dakota State escaped with a 3-2 victory over M2 Saint Thomas University of.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Brandon Spah's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M2 North Dakota State was sparked by Spah, who had one goal and one assist. Spah scored on the power play 11:39 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 North Dakota State. M2 North Dakota State had taken the advantage when M2 Saint Thomas University of's Michael Cossette got sent off for high sticking. Andrew Mueller picked up the assist.

M2 North Dakota State capitalized on M2 Saint Thomas University of's penalties, netting two goals while skating with a man advantage. With 35 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 also had goals scored by Nick Polsfuss and Spencer Fenske, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M2 North Dakota State were Jake Mcphail, Derek Benson, and CJ Lenzmeier, who each chipped in one.

M2 Saint Thomas University of kept M2 North Dakota State's goalie busy throughout the game, and Blake Ternus made 33 saves on 35 shots.

M2 Saint Thomas University of was helped by Brendan Wise, who finished with one goal. Wise scored on the power play 8:38 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 Saint Thomas University of. M2 Saint Thomas University of had gained a power play chance when Benson was whistled for high sticking. Mitchell Cerrato provided the assist. Nick Cerrato also scored for M2 Saint Thomas University of. In addition, M2 Saint Thomas University of received assists from Shael Hechter, who had one.

M2 North Dakota State incurred 38 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Justin Holmberg recorded 32 saves for M2 Saint Thomas University of. M2 Saint Thomas University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.