The M1 Oakland University Golden Grizzlies tried to dig themselves out of a three-goal hole, but the M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of Wolverines held on for a 4-3 victory.

M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of made the score 4-1 on a goal by Tyler Groat at 13:45 in the third period, and M1 Oakland University got as close as 4-3 when Kyle Nelson scored 19:23 into the third period.

The Wolverines excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of's offense rang up 41 shots on the Golden Grizzlies' net.

M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of additionally got points from Andrew Palushaj, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of were Marcus Mcsweeney, who had one and Ryan Urso, who had two.

M1 Oakland University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 16 penalty minutes.

M1 Oakland University also got points from Joe Pizzimenti, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Ryan Rotondi also scored for M1 Oakland University. More assists for M1 Oakland University came via Frank Saputo, Nick Rogers, and Tom Kilgore, who each chipped in one.

The Wolverines' Nate Ferris stopped 25 shots out of the 28 that he faced. M1 Michigan-Dearborn ^University of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Bryce Goulah rejected 37 shots on goal for the Golden Grizzlies.