M2 Iowa University of tried to dig itself out of a five-goal hole, but M2 Saint Cloud State University held on for a 5-4 victory.

A goal by Riley Bengtson put M2 Saint Cloud State University up 5-0 in the second period, but M2 Iowa University of pulled to within one on Alex Martin's tally 4:04 into the third period.

Bengtson had a great game for M2 Saint Cloud State University, netting two goals.

M2 Saint Cloud State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Saint Cloud State University additionally got points from Cullen Forsythe, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M2 Saint Cloud State University also got a goal from Danny Grant as well. In addition, M2 Saint Cloud State University received assists from Charles Plouff, who had two and Jack Pexa, Mike Gabbert, and Jimmy Lee, who contributed one each.

M2 Iowa University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M2 Saint Cloud State University power plays.

Others who scored for M2 Iowa University of included Sean Gray, Matt Payton, and Bobby Acri, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Iowa University of came via Mike Vennetti, who had one and Mike Tiede, who had three.

M2 Iowa University of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors.