The game between M3-Saginaw Valley State University and M3-Lawrence Tech University was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M3-Saginaw Valley State University emerged with a 4-2 win.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Dylan Welch's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University's penalty kill excelled, as M3-Saginaw Valley State University gave up one goal despite allowing nine power plays.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University was sparked by Welch, who had one goal and one assist. Welch scored on the power play 19:26 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M3-Saginaw Valley State University. M3-Saginaw Valley State University had taken the advantage when M3-Lawrence Tech University's Levi Laframboise got sent off for unsportsmanlike conduct. Scott Walter assisted on the tally.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University put 22 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.1 it averages per game. M3-Saginaw Valley State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University additionally got points from Branden Rosen, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Walter, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M3-Saginaw Valley State University also got a goal from Austin Carpenter as well. More assists for M3-Saginaw Valley State University came via Steven Roberts, Guy Soulliere, and Jeff Soulliere, who contributed one each.

The 29 shots that M3-Lawrence Tech University put on net surpassed M3-Lawrence Tech University's average of 1.0 shot per game this season. M3-Lawrence Tech University struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 26 penalty minutes for eight opposing power plays.

M3-Lawrence Tech University was helped by Johnny Tiseo, who grabbed one goal. Tiseo scored 11:35 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-Saginaw Valley State University. Zach Wiacek picked up the assist. Garrett Yesue also scored for M3-Lawrence Tech University. In addition, M3-Lawrence Tech University received assists from Jon Albosta, Thomas Snyder, and Austin Petty, who each chipped in one.

Mitch Day recorded 27 saves for M3-Saginaw Valley State University. M3-Lawrence Tech University's Petty stopped 18 shots out of the 22 that he faced.