M2 Bethel University tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 North Dakota State held on for a 5-4 victory.

M2 North Dakota State made the score 5-3 on a goal by Brandon Spah at 10:46 in the third period, and M2 Bethel University got as close as 5-4 when Mitch Killian scored 12:06 into the third period.

Spah had a great game for M2 North Dakota State, netting two goals.

M2 North Dakota State found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. M2 North Dakota State has scored at the pace of 2.8 goals per game during the current campaign. M2 North Dakota State's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. M2 North Dakota State put 35 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.2 it averages per game.

M2 North Dakota State also got points from Andrew Mueller, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M2 North Dakota State also had goals scored by Andrew Jahnke and Spencer Fenske, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 North Dakota State came via Alex Buysse, who had two and Trevor Schmitt, Landan Tollefson, and Brandon Bloch, who contributed one each.

M2 Bethel University stifled M2 North Dakota State's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Bethel University's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. M2 Bethel University averages 2.5 goals allowed per game. M2 Bethel University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game. M2 Bethel University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 36 shots on goal during the game, better than the 5.5 shots per game it averages.

M2 Bethel University was helped by Brett Lizotte, who grabbed two goals. Lizotte scored the first of his two goals at 17:26 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Bethel University. Andrew Habel assisted on the tally. Lizotte's next tally made the score 2-0 M2 Bethel University with 13:48 left in the second period. Luke Chase picked up the assist. M2 Bethel University additionally got points from Killian, who also registered one goal and one assist and Steffen Hansen, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 Bethel University received assists from Chris Williamson, Josh Little, and Will Unterseher, who each chipped in one.

Blake Ternus made 32 saves for M2 North Dakota State on 36 shots. M2 North Dakota State incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M2 Bethel University took out Chris Olson after he had made 21 saves and installed Alex Vangalder in goal, where he finished with nine saves and the loss. M2 Bethel University registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.