M2 Saint Cloud State University tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University held on for a 4-3 victory.

M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University made the score 4-2 on a goal by Brad Boldenow at 18:00 in the third period, and M2 Saint Cloud State University got as close as 4-3 when Zachary Iverson scored 18:30 into the third period.

M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University was led by Boldenow, who had one goal.

M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University averages 6.6 goals per game. M2 Saint Cloud State University was unable to stop M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University eventually piled up 55 shots on goal.

M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University also got points from Joshua Arcand, who also registered one goal and one assist and Ben Boldenow, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Kyle Geiger also scored for M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University. More assists for M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University came via Marques Surita, Austin Oungst, and Jarrid Balz, who each chipped in one.

M2 Saint Cloud State University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University power plays. M2 Saint Cloud State University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Saint Cloud State University puts an average of 5.8 pucks into the net per game. M2 Saint Cloud State University forced M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University goalie Nathaniel Teuscher to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

M2 Saint Cloud State University was helped by Jimmy Lee, who racked up one goal. Lee scored 3:59 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Danny Grant assisted on the tally. M2 Saint Cloud State University also got a goal from Matt Johnson as well. In addition, M2 Saint Cloud State University received assists from Cullen Forsythe and Tadd Oachs, who contributed one each.

Nathaniel Teuscher made 29 saves for M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University on 32 shots. M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Devon Dell recorded 51 saves for M2 Saint Cloud State University. M2 Saint Cloud State University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.