In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M3-Oakland University escaped with a 5-3 victory over M3-Saginaw Valley State University.

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

Chris Hellebuyck had a great game for M3-Oakland University, netting two goals. Hellebuyck scored on the power play at 6:01 into the second period to make the score 1-1 and again while 14:21 into the third to make the score 4-2 M3-Oakland University.

M3-Oakland University kept M3-Saginaw Valley State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Garrett Chronowski made 48 saves on 53 shots.

M3-Oakland University additionally got points from Rosales, who also grabbed one goal and three assists to lead the team in points and Zachary Massa, who also registered one goal and one assist. M3-Oakland University also got a goal from Matthew Zuelch as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Oakland University were Alex Zakucia, Nick Manzo, and Jeffrey Clemence, who each chipped in one.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University was held below its usual level of production. M3-Saginaw Valley State University averages 5.2 goals per game. M3-Oakland University was unable to stop M3-Saginaw Valley State University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Saginaw Valley State University eventually piled up 41 shots on goal.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University was helped by Dylan Welch, who had one goal. Welch scored 18:22 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M3-Oakland University. Branden Rosen provided the assist. Others who scored for M3-Saginaw Valley State University included Steven Roberts and Guy Soulliere, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Saginaw Valley State University received assists from Justin Lacy, Sean Staniszewski, and Scott Walter, who contributed one each.

Kyle Gagnon rejected 38 shots on goal for M3-Oakland University. M3-Oakland University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. M3-Saginaw Valley State University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.