M2 Wisconsin University of pulled out a 5-4 (OT) overtime victory over M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato on a clutch goal by Todd Bates.

M2 Wisconsin University of came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. M2 Wisconsin University of trailed 3-1 after a goal by M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato's Brandon Rogers at 40 seconds in the second period. M2 Wisconsin University of knotted things up at 4-4 on a power play goal by Eric Udelhoven at 7:24 in the third period.

Udelhoven had a great game for M2 Wisconsin University of, netting two goals.

Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with three goals. M2 Wisconsin University of could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Wisconsin University of also got points from Ian Klotz, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Garrett Shah also scored for M2 Wisconsin University of. In addition, M2 Wisconsin University of received assists from Brady Uotinen, who had two and Brien Martin and Justin Anderson, who each chipped in one.

M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato forced M2 Wisconsin University of goalie Michael Kessler to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots. M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato found itself short handed often, totaling 16 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato was led by Jack Diercks, who racked up one goal and two assists. Diercks scored on the power play 6:08 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato. M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato had gotten the advantage when M2 Wisconsin University of's Shah was sent off for holding. Jacob Kurschner picked up the assist. M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato additionally got points from Kurschner, who also registered one goal and one assist and Rogers, who also tallied one goal and one assist. M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato also got a goal from Christopher Freemark as well. More assists for M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato came via colten wilkerson thiel, Cory Rickheim, and Ian Rock, who contributed one each.

M2 Wisconsin University of's Kessler stopped 29 shots out of the 33 that he faced. Esko Aukee made 17 saves for M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato on 22 shots. M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato registered two goals on six power play opportunities.