M3-Central Michigan University tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M3-Northwood University held on for a 5-4 victory.

A goal by Sam Gannon put M3-Northwood University up 4-1 in the first period, but M3-Central Michigan University pulled to within one on Jason Pischke's tally 3:11 into the third period.

M3-Northwood University was led by Jakob Unis-thibault, who grabbed one goal. Unis-thibault scored 11:03 into the third period to make the score 5-4 M3-Northwood University.

M3-Northwood University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. M3-Northwood University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M3-Northwood University also got points from Ryan VanBommel, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M3-Northwood University included John Logothetis and Eric Burton, who each put in one. More assists for M3-Northwood University came via Max Schemansky, Jordan Galloway, and Dominic Orlando, who each chipped in one.

M3-Central Michigan University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game. M3-Central Michigan University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

M3-Central Michigan University was led by James Gleason, who registered two goals. Gleason scored the first of his two goals at 15:38 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-Northwood University. Zach Carr provided the assist. Gleason's next tally made the score 4-4 with 12:02 left in the third period. Richard Cortopassi picked up the assist. M3-Central Michigan University also got a goal from Cody Ferris as well. In addition, M3-Central Michigan University received assists from Justice Bigelow and Nathan Gurzell, who contributed one each.

M3-Northwood University registered two goals on four power play opportunities. M3-Central Michigan University registered one goal on five power play opportunities.