M3-Michigan-Flint University of's Brandyn Matte scored 3:59 into overtime to beat M3-Central Michigan University, 2-1 (OT).

M3-Central Michigan University was stymied by M3-Michigan-Flint University of's netminder Ian Roberts, who stopped 28 shots during the victory. Roberts certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.91 entering the contest.

M3-Michigan-Flint University of was sparked by Matte, who tallied one goal.

M3-Michigan-Flint University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M3-Michigan-Flint University of was held below its usual level of production. M3-Michigan-Flint University of averages 5.6 goals per game. M3-Michigan-Flint University of put 33 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.7 it averages per game.

Nathan Robson also scored for M3-Michigan-Flint University of. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Michigan-Flint University of were Matthew Kraemer, Cody Damon, Timothy Donnelly, and Mark Look, who contributed one each.

M3-Central Michigan University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Michigan-Flint University of to score on any of its three power plays. M3-Central Michigan University's offense operated below its season average. M3-Central Michigan University puts an average of 3.5 pucks into the net per game.

M3-Central Michigan University was led by Colin Vanderweele, who scored the team's only goal. Vanderweele scored 7:18 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M3-Central Michigan University. Chantz Graham assisted on the tally.

M3-Michigan-Flint University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Zachary Lietz rejected 31 shots on goal for M3-Central Michigan University. M3-Central Michigan University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.