The M1 Arizona / University of Wildcats gutted out a close 4-2 win against M2 Michigan State University.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Shane Gleason at 24 seconds of the third period.

M1 Arizona / University of's penalty kill excelled, as the Wildcats gave up zero goals despite allowing seven power plays.

M1 Arizona / University of was sparked by Gleason, who registered one goal and one assist.

The Wildcats stifled M2 Michigan State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M1 Arizona / University of could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. By firing 36 shots on goal, the Wildcats exceeded the 4.1 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Arizona / University of also got points from Dylan Carter, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M1 Arizona / University of also had goals scored by Roy Grandov and Robbie Wilkinson, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Arizona / University of came via William Pointon, who had three and Anthony Rosetta and Michael Adamowicz, who contributed one each.

M1 Arizona / University of was unable to stop M2 Michigan State University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Michigan State University eventually piled up 32 shots on goal. M2 Michigan State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 36 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Michigan State University was helped by Trevor Mcsween, who tallied one goal. Mcsween scored short handed 5:09 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 Michigan State University. M2 Michigan State University was on a disadvantage when Tyler Van Acker went off the ice for holding. Michael Merritt picked up the assist. Michael Yuhasz also scored for M2 Michigan State University. In addition, M2 Michigan State University received assists from Andrew Gates and Andrew Patzin, who each chipped in one.

Garrett Patrick rejected 30 shots on goal for the Wildcats. M1 Arizona / University of registered three goals on seven power play opportunities. Brent Schwarz recorded 32 saves for M2 Michigan State University.