M3-Grand Valley State University found itself down againt M3-Central Michigan University, but battled back to secure to a 3-3 (OT) tie.

M3-Grand Valley State University was held below its usual level of production. M3-Grand Valley State University puts an average of 5.2 pucks into the net per game. By firing 39 shots on goal, M3-Grand Valley State University exceeded the 0.1 shots it averages per game this year. M3-Grand Valley State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 52 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Grand Valley State University was helped by Nate Dykstra, who finished with one goal and one assist. Dykstra scored 4:52 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Christopher Norkus picked up the assist. M3-Grand Valley State University additionally got points from Norkus, who also tallied one goal and one assist. M3-Grand Valley State University also got a goal from Alex Keefer as well. In addition, M3-Grand Valley State University received assists from Christian Bialek and Robbie Thornburg, who contributed one each.

M3-Central Michigan University stifled M3-Grand Valley State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Central Michigan University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 31 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.5 shots per game it averages. M3-Central Michigan University struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 30 penalty minutes for six opposing power plays.

M3-Central Michigan University was helped by Colin Vanderweele, who had one goal. Vanderweele scored 7:41 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-Central Michigan University. Cal Jesko assisted on the tally. M3-Central Michigan University also had goals scored by Cody Ferris and Taylor Atchley, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Central Michigan University came via Jacob Ryan and Justice Bigelow, who each chipped in one.

M3-Grand Valley State University's Jack Lindsay stopped 28 shots out of the 31 that he faced. Alex Estes made 36 saves for M3-Central Michigan University on 39 shots. M3-Central Michigan University registered one goal on nine power play opportunities.