M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 10-2 win over M2 Northern Illinois University.

Ben Boldenow was all over the ice for M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University, as he tallied two goals and two assists in the win. Boldenow scored the first of his two goals at 7:31 into the third period to make the score 6-2 M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University. Marques Surita provided the assist. Boldenow's next tally made the score 7-2 M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University with 10:31 left in the third period.

M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University stifled M2 Northern Illinois University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University averages 5.8 goals per game. M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. By firing 58 shots on goal, M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University exceeded the 3.7 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University also got points from Surita, who also registered one goal and two assists, Ryan Theiler, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Austin King, who also racked up one goal and two assists, Benjamin Rauschnot, who also had one goal and two assists, and Matt Stover, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University included Alex Zitske, Jarrid Balz, and Andy Mlynar, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University came via Brad Boldenow, who had one.

M2 Northern Illinois University's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 10 minors and two majors for 90 minutes in penalty time. M2 Northern Illinois University had been averaging 20.0 minutes in penalties per game. M2 Northern Illinois University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Northern Illinois University puts an average of 4.9 pucks into the net per game. M2 Northern Illinois University forced M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University goalie Max Glaser to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots.

M2 Northern Illinois University was helped by Joe Serpico, who grabbed one goal. Serpico scored 6:13 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University. Mark Greenberg also scored for M2 Northern Illinois University. In addition, M2 Northern Illinois University received assists from Eric Svejda and Justin Rucinski, who each chipped in one.

Max Glaser made 40 saves for M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University on 42 shots. M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. M2 Northern Illinois University's starting goalie, Alex Hare, made 33 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Jake Leon, who stopped 15 shots. M2 Northern Illinois University registered zero goals on three power play opportunities. For M2 Northern Illinois University, Brian Pounds and Serpico were ejected from the contest.