The M1 Minot State University Beavers survived a determined comeback attempt by the M1 Iowa State University Cyclones on the way to a 3-2 win.

M1 Minot State University took a 3-0 lead during the third period, only to have M1 Iowa State University storm back on a Seth Serhienko goal 14:15 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

The 39 shots that the Beavers put on net surpassed M1 Minot State University's average of 3.8 shots per game this season.

The Beavers were helped by Robby Moar, who registered one goal. Moar scored 13:32 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 Minot State University. Sam Briscoe assisted on the tally. M1 Minot State University also had goals scored by Mitchell Peeke and Jeremy Johnson, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Minot State University were Brett Nespor and Lyndon Lipinski, who each chipped in one.

The Cyclones forced M1 Minot State University goalie Riley Hengen to work between the pipes, taking 52 shots.

M1 Iowa State University was helped by Alex Grupe, who tallied one goal. Grupe scored 12:18 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M1 Minot State University. Jake Uglem picked up the assist. M1 Iowa State University additionally got points from Serhienko, who also had one goal and one assist. More assists for M1 Iowa State University came via Scott Antonsen, who had one.

Hengen recorded 50 saves for the Beavers. M1 Minot State University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Scott Ismond made 36 saves for the Cyclones on 39 shots. M1 Iowa State University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.