M3-Michigan State University took the lead against M3-Aquinas College in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-1 victory.

Michael Lipari provided M3-Michigan State University with the game-winning tally when he scored 7:58 into the first period. M3-Michigan State University had gained a power play chance when Hunter Jenerou was whistled for kneeing. Will Badner picked up the assist.

Lipari had two goals and one assist to lead M3-Michigan State University.

M3-Michigan State University was led by goalie Kyle Laslo, who finished with 27 saves while allowing one goal. Laslo certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.61 entering the contest.

M3-Michigan State University managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. M3-Michigan State University finished below its season average of 16.0 penalty minutes per game. M3-Michigan State University put 22 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.7 it averages per game.

M3-Michigan State University additionally got points from Derek Compeau, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Michigan State University were Jack Iandoli, Michael Albosta, and Connor Flynn, who contributed one each.

M3-Aquinas College was held below its usual level of production. M3-Aquinas College averages 5.9 goals per game. With 28 shots on target during the contest, M3-Aquinas College exceeded the 0.5 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Aquinas College was led by Jason Wrbelis, who scored the team's only goal. Wrbelis scored 33 seconds into the third period to make the score 2-1 M3-Michigan State University. Jonathan (Cody) Edwards assisted on the tally.

M3-Michigan State University registered one goal on three power play opportunities. M3-Aquinas College's Sean Schmeiser stopped 19 shots out of the 22 that he faced. M3-Aquinas College incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.