M2 Bowling Green State University tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but M2 Davenport University would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

M2 Davenport University took a 3-0 lead during the second period, only to have M2 Bowling Green State University storm back on a Austin Ahbe goal 3:33 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

M2 Davenport University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Davenport University gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M2 Davenport University stifled M2 Bowling Green State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Davenport University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Davenport University averages 9.3 goals per game. By firing 29 shots on goal, M2 Davenport University exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year. M2 Davenport University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Davenport University was helped by Donald Sund, who registered one goal and one assist. Sund scored 19:24 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M2 Davenport University. Branden Burton assisted on the tally. M2 Davenport University also got points from Burton, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Zachary Bodziak also scored for M2 Davenport University. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Davenport University were Daniel Swink, who had two and Chris McRae and Kyle Mcconnell, who each chipped in one.

M2 Bowling Green State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M2 Bowling Green State University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Bowling Green State University puts an average of 5.9 pucks into the net per game. M2 Bowling Green State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 29 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.9 shots per game it averages. M2 Bowling Green State University was hit hard by penalties in the contest, and totaled seven minors and one major for 19 minutes in penalty time.

Tyler Kuehl recorded 26 saves for M2 Davenport University. Jacob Butler made 25 saves for M2 Bowling Green State University on 29 shots.