The M1 Minot State University Beavers had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to an 8-1 win over M1 Midland University.

Bryce Lipinski had a great game for M1 Minot State University, netting two goals. Lipinski found the back of the net 3:10 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 Minot State University and again while 4:12 into the third to make the score 6-0 M1 Minot State University.

The Beavers pulled out the victory even though they were hit with 17 penalty minutes.

M1 Minot State University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, the Beavers average 4.5 goals per contest. By firing 85 shots on goal, M1 Minot State University exceeded the 2.9 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Minot State University additionally got points from Jeremy Johnson, who also tallied two goals and one assist to lead the team in points and Cole Sonstebo, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Minot State University included Dillon Smith, Craig Fournier, and Sam Briscoe, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Minot State University received assists from Robby Moar, Brett Nespor, and Austin Yano, who contributed one each and Cote Dickerson and Eric Bollefer, who each chipped in two.

M1 Midland University put 22 shots on net during the contest, more than the 12.1 it averages per game.

Connor Beauchamp rejected 21 shots on goal for the Beavers. M1 Minot State University registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Matt Goedeke recorded 77 saves for M1 Midland University. M1 Midland University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.