Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Minot State University Beavers defeated the M1 Arizona ^ University of Wildcats in a shootout 3-2 (1-0 SO).

M1 Minot State University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Beavers average 5.5 goals per game. M1 Arizona ^ University of was unable to stop M1 Minot State University from sending pucks towards the net, and the Beavers eventually piled up 42 shots on goal.

M1 Minot State University was helped by Kyle Lipinski, who tallied one goal. Lipinski scored 4:04 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Minot State University. Bryce Lipinski picked up the assist. M1 Minot State University also got a goal from Cole Olson as well. More assists for M1 Minot State University came via Brett Nespor, Brett Mcnevin, and Lyndon Lipinski, who each chipped in one.

The Wildcats excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.

M1 Arizona ^ University of was helped by Matt Reed, who registered one goal. Reed scored 9:00 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Alex ODea assisted on the tally. Sean Ozment also scored for M1 Arizona ^ University of. In addition, M1 Arizona ^ University of received assists from John Hogan, Brian Hogan, and Nick Zellmer, who contributed one each.

The Beavers' Connor Beauchamp stopped 20 shots out of the 22 that he faced. M1 Minot State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Austin Wilson made 39 saves for the Wildcats on 41 shots. M1 Arizona ^ University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.