Chris Marsack gave the M1 Buffalo / University at Bulls the lead in the first period, and the M1 Michigan-Dearborn / Univ of Wolverines was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 2-0.

A goal 11:52 into the first period by Marsack proved to be the game winner, and powered M1 Buffalo / University at to the victory. The Bulls had gained a power play chance when Andrew Palushaj was whistled for hooking. Robert Lang picked up the assist.

Dylan Arnold spearheaded the defensive effort for M1 Buffalo / University at, as he did not allow a puck past him and made 37 saves for the shutout. The solid play of Arnold will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.32.

The Bulls were sparked by Marsack, who racked up one goal.

M1 Buffalo / University at did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Bulls average 4.5 goals per game. By firing 23 shots on goal, M1 Buffalo / University at exceeded the 0.5 shots it averages per game this year.

Sean Dungan also scored for M1 Buffalo / University at. In addition, M1 Buffalo / University at received assists from Gavin Evancho, who had one.

M1 Michigan-Dearborn / Univ of's offense operated below its season average. The Wolverines put an average of 4.5 pucks into the net per game. M1 Michigan-Dearborn / Univ of's offense rang up 37 shots on the Bulls' net.

M1 Buffalo / University at incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Nate Ferris recorded 21 saves for the Wolverines. M1 Michigan-Dearborn / Univ of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.