The game between M2 Michigan State University and M2 Northern Illinois University was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M2 Michigan State University emerged with a 4-2 win.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Jon Suleskey secured the win for M2 Michigan State University with a goal in the second period.

Alexander Sauchak had a great game for M2 Michigan State University, netting two goals. Sauchak's tallies came on the power play at 14:38 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M2 Michigan State University and 19:26 into the third to make the score 4-2 M2 Michigan State University.

M2 Northern Illinois University's power play was ineffective against M2 Michigan State University's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

M2 Michigan State University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. M2 Michigan State University put 41 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.1 it averages per game.

M2 Michigan State University also got points from Robert Goldi, who also registered one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 Michigan State University received assists from Trevor Mcsween, Joseph Hewitt, Tyler Maloney, Tyler Van Acker, and Alex Fasan, who contributed one each.

M2 Northern Illinois University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Northern Illinois University averages 4.9 goals per game. M2 Northern Illinois University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Northern Illinois University was led by Justin Rucinski, who registered one goal and one assist. Rucinski scored on the power play 18:48 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 Michigan State University. M2 Northern Illinois University had gained a power play chance when Suleskey was whistled for elbowing. M2 Northern Illinois University also got a goal from Troy Heurlin as well.

Brent Schwarz recorded 16 saves for M2 Michigan State University. M2 Michigan State University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Alex Hare made 37 saves for M2 Northern Illinois University on 41 shots.