In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Michigan State University escaped with a 4-3 victory over the M1 Western Michigan University Stallions.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Michael Pobur at 13:58 of the third period.

M2 Michigan State University was led by Pobur, who finished with one goal.

M2 Michigan State University put 43 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.0 it averages per game.

M2 Michigan State University additionally got points from Daniel Middleton, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M2 Michigan State University also had goals scored by Jacob Peacock and Tyler Maloney, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Michigan State University received assists from Joseph Hewitt, who had two and Ryan Britt and Devon DAngelo, who contributed one each.

M2 Michigan State University was unable to stop M1 Western Michigan University from sending pucks towards the net, and the Stallions eventually piled up 38 shots on goal.

M1 Western Michigan University was helped by Cole Kapovich, who registered one goal. Kapovich scored 15:13 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Mike Moroso assisted on the tally. Others who scored for M1 Western Michigan University included Jesse Cameron and Niko Michos, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Western Michigan University came via Zackery Hummel, Mitch Rogowski, Jacob Taiariol, and Cameron Carson, who each chipped in one.

M2 Michigan State University's Brent Schwarz stopped 35 shots out of the 38 that he faced. M2 Michigan State University ended with no penalties and went 1-for-0 on the power play. Brandon Haase made 39 saves for the Stallions on 43 shots. M1 Western Michigan University finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage.