A stellar performance between the pipes by Alex Estes helped M3-Central Michigan University defeat M3-Lawrence Tech University, 2-1.

M3-Central Michigan University was led by Justice Bigelow, who finished with one goal. Bigelow scored 17:17 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-Central Michigan University. Aaron Grady assisted on the tally.

M3-Central Michigan University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M3-Central Michigan University was held below its usual level of production. M3-Central Michigan University puts an average of 4.4 pucks into the net per game. M3-Central Michigan University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. M3-Central Michigan University put 39 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.4 it averages per game.

Chantz Graham also scored for M3-Central Michigan University. More assists for M3-Central Michigan University came via Kyle Hyde, who had one.

M3-Lawrence Tech University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six M3-Central Michigan University power plays. M3-Lawrence Tech University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M3-Lawrence Tech University averages 3.7 goals per game. By firing 28 shots on goal, M3-Lawrence Tech University exceeded the 0.8 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Lawrence Tech University was led by Roman Reiner, who scored the team's only goal. Reiner scored 3:01 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Lawrence Tech University. Antonio Diaz Leyva picked up the assist.

Estes recorded 27 saves for M3-Central Michigan University. Austin Petty rejected 37 shots on goal for M3-Lawrence Tech University. M3-Lawrence Tech University incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors.