M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato held on for a 3-2 victory.

M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato made the score 3-1 on a goal by Jack Diercks at 7:46 in the third period, and M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University got as close as 3-2 when Danny Klagos scored 10:25 into the third period.

M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato was led by Diercks, who finished with one goal.

M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University to score on any of its four power plays. M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato's offense rang up 32 shots on M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University's net. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato also had goals scored by Jacob Kurschner and Nick Kurszewski, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato received assists from Ben Wallinga, who had two and Jake Green, Christopher Freemark, Tyler Lawry, and Brandon Rogers, who each chipped in one.

M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University put 51 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.6 it averages per game.

Austin Oungst also scored for M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University. More assists for M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University came via Benjamin Rauschnot, who had one and Brett Boldenow, who had two.

M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato's Charlie Bucholtz stopped 49 shots out of the 51 that he faced. M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Max Glaser rejected 29 shots on goal for M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University. M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.