M3-Central Michigan University and M3-Northwood University were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M3-Central Michigan University made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-2.

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

M3-Central Michigan University was sparked by Ryan Tyrer, who finished with one goal. Tyrer scored on the power play 15:00 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M3-Central Michigan University. A hooking penalty on Dominick Zack had put M3-Central Michigan University on the power play. Cal Jesko picked up the assist.

M3-Central Michigan University stifled M3-Northwood University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Central Michigan University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 42 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.5 shots per game it averages.

M3-Central Michigan University additionally got points from Chantz Graham, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Justice Bigelow also scored for M3-Central Michigan University. More assists for M3-Central Michigan University came via Cody Delorenzo, who had two and Kyle Hyde and Aaron Grady, who each chipped in one.

M3-Northwood University's offense rang up 32 shots on M3-Central Michigan University's net.

M3-Northwood University was helped by Jon Paauwe, who had one goal. Paauwe scored 9:46 into the first period to make the score 1-1. M3-Northwood University also got a goal from Sam Gannon as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Northwood University were Myles Huffman, who had one.

Richard Nordstrom recorded 30 saves for M3-Central Michigan University. M3-Central Michigan University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Dominic Orlando rejected 38 shots on goal for M3-Northwood University. M3-Northwood University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.