Todd Bates netted a hat trick to lead M2 Wisconsin University of over M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato, 5-3.

M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato's 13 penalties came back to haunt it, as M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato let up four goals while on the penalty kill.

M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato was unable to stop M2 Wisconsin University of from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Wisconsin University of eventually piled up 33 shots on goal. M2 Wisconsin University of struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 20 penalty minutes for nine opposing power plays.

M2 Wisconsin University of also had goals scored by Joshua Garvey and Justin Anderson, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Wisconsin University of received assists from Michael Bostwick, who had one, Eric Udelhoven, who had two, and Brien Martin, who had three.

M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato finished with 26 penalty minutes.

M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato was led by Jack Diercks, who tallied three goals. More assists for M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato came via Christopher Freemark, Jacob Kurschner, Jordan Staples, Ben Wallinga, and Brandon Rogers, who each chipped in one.

Michael Kessler recorded 26 saves for M2 Wisconsin University of. Charlie Bucholtz made 28 saves for M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato on 33 shots.