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

M3-Grand Valley State University gained the winning advantage on a goal by Scott Schueneman 13:06 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Max Taylor and Schueneman provided the spark for M3-Grand Valley State University, combining for three goals and one assist. Taylor racked up two goals and one assist and Schueneman also added one goal.

By firing 37 shots on goal, M3-Grand Valley State University exceeded the 0.4 shots it averages per game this year.

Nate Dykstra also scored for M3-Grand Valley State University. In addition, M3-Grand Valley State University received assists from Christopher Norkus and Alexander Bjork, who each chipped in one and Dante Delabbio and Mitch Claggett, who contributed two each.

M3-Aquinas College could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Aquinas College averages 5.8 goals per game. M3-Aquinas College got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. With 36 shots on target during the contest, M3-Aquinas College exceeded the 0.5 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Aquinas College was helped by Caleb Brininger, who registered two goals. Brininger scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 13:54 into the second period to make the score 1-1. M3-Aquinas College had gained a power play chance when Ryan Pace was whistled for delay of game. Hunter Jenerou assisted on the tally. Brininger's next tally on the power play made the score 2-2 with 15:22 left in the third period. M3-Aquinas College earned a power play opportunity when Delabbio was put in the box for boarding. Jason Wrbelis picked up the assist.

Jiri Aberle made 34 saves for M3-Grand Valley State University on 36 shots. M3-Grand Valley State University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. M3-Aquinas College's Sean Schmeiser stopped 33 shots out of the 37 that he faced. M3-Aquinas College incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.