M2 Saint Cloud State University took the lead against M2 Minnesota University of in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-2 victory.

A goal 16:50 into the first period by Aaron Iverson proved to be the game winner, and powered M2 Saint Cloud State University to the victory. M2 Saint Cloud State University earned a power play opportunity when Austin Freeman was put in the box for interference. Danny Grant provided the assist.

M2 Saint Cloud State University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Saint Cloud State University gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

M2 Saint Cloud State University was paced by Mike Gabbert, who racked up one goal and one assist. Gabbert scored 15:06 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M2 Saint Cloud State University. Riley Bengtson picked up the assist.

M2 Saint Cloud State University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Saint Cloud State University averages 5.3 goals per game. M2 Saint Cloud State University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 Saint Cloud State University finished with 16 penalty minutes.

Zachary Iverson also scored for M2 Saint Cloud State University. In addition, M2 Saint Cloud State University received assists from Justin Hobson, who had one.

M2 Minnesota University of could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Minnesota University of puts an average of 5.2 pucks into the net per game.

M2 Minnesota University of was helped by Brandon Thompson, who registered one goal. Thompson scored 13:07 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 Saint Cloud State University. ERIC FREEBURG assisted on the tally. M2 Minnesota University of also got a goal from Greg Simandl as well. More assists for M2 Minnesota University of came via Nathan Freeman and Ben Curti, who contributed one each.

M2 Saint Cloud State University registered one goal on one power play opportunities. M2 Minnesota University of incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.