M3-Aquinas College tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M3-Michigan State University held on for a 3-2 victory.

M3-Michigan State University made the score 3-0 on a goal by Derek Compeau at 10:22 in the third period, and M3-Aquinas College got as close as 3-2 when Brandon Scherzer scored 14:41 into the third period.

Triston Eggenberger had two goals to lead M3-Michigan State University to victory. Eggenberger scored at 2:36 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Michigan State University and again while 15:57 into the first to make the score 2-0 M3-Michigan State University.

M3-Michigan State University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Aquinas College to score on any of its four power plays. The 30 shots that M3-Michigan State University put on net surpassed M3-Michigan State University's average of 0.7 shots per game this season.

In addition, M3-Michigan State University received assists from Zachary King, Matthew Cox, Connor Flynn, Michael Lipari, Chris Coyne, and Tyler Bitterman, who contributed one each.

M3-Aquinas College excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. M3-Aquinas College was held below its usual level of production. M3-Aquinas College puts an average of 5.6 pucks into the net per game. With 34 shots on target during the contest, M3-Aquinas College exceeded the 0.4 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Aquinas College was helped by Corey Giffel, who registered one goal. Giffel scored 10:36 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M3-Michigan State University. Calvin Wojtaszak assisted on the tally.

Andrew Freeman recorded 32 saves for M3-Michigan State University. M3-Michigan State University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Sean Schmeiser made 27 saves for M3-Aquinas College on 30 shots. M3-Aquinas College incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.