The Michigan University of Wolverines pulled out a 4-3 (OT) overtime victory over the Minnesota University of Golden Gophers on a clutch goal by Erin Gregoire.

Michigan University of came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. The Wolverines fell behind 3-1 after a goal by Minnesota University of's Melissa Drown at 18:40 in the second period. Michigan University of knotted things up at 3-3 on a goal by Kalli Bates at 13:11 in the third period.

Bates had two goals to lead the Wolverines to victory.

Michigan University of forced the Golden Gophers goalie Lydia Norwig to work between the pipes, taking 44 shots. The Wolverines surpassed their usual scoring output this season. This season, Michigan University of averages 1.7 goal per contest. The Wolverines' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

Michigan University of additionally got points from Gregoire, who also had one goal and one assist. Jessica Buckley also scored for Michigan University of. Other players who recorded assists for Michigan University of were Jennifer Cusmano, who had three and Mercedes Reyes, Eleanor Chalifoux, and Rachel Hysong, who each chipped in one.

Minnesota University of managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. The Golden Gophers wound up below its season average of 5.0 penalty minutes per game.

Minnesota University of was helped by Molly Sparks, who racked up one goal. Sparks scored 6:12 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Minnesota University of. Laura Gengler assisted on the tally. Minnesota University of also got a goal from Jessica Nkhata as well. In addition, Minnesota University of received assists from Cecilia Hardacker and Sonja Stojic, who contributed one each.

Kelsey Duggan recorded 20 saves for Michigan University of. The Wolverines incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. The Golden Gophers' Norwig stopped 40 shots out of the 44 that he faced. Minnesota University of registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.